4 U.S. Air Force Service Members Killed In Helicopter Crash In United Kingdom

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We ask for prayers for our brave troops around the world in their effort to maintain our peace and freedom by offering even the greatest sacrifice possible whether in combat, or on peace time training duties and missions.

In follow-up to my report last night, authorities in England were working Wednesday to remove the bodies of four U.S. Air Force crewmen who died in a helicopter crash on the coast of eastern England during a training mission. An anonymous U.S. defense official confirmed to the Associated Press that the four killed were U.S. Air Force crew members after military officials at RAF Lakenheath confirmed to Fox News that a HH-60 Pave Hawk crashed during a training exercise mission Tuesday.

Sky News reports that the crash occurred in the Cley coastal area of Norfolk County. The incident took place on marshes, meaning it was a distance away from any populated areas. Police believe there is ammunition onboard the helicopter and the military worked Wednesday with local authorities to cordon off the site and hope to remove the bodies later in the day. “We have currently cordoned off about 500 square yards of the marshland area,” said Chief Superintendent Bob Scully of Norfolk Police. “The crash site itself I would describe as an area of debris on difficult terrain on the marsh.”

Pave Hawks which are a modified version of the better-known Black Hawk, are often used for combat search and rescue missions, mainly to recover downed air crew members or other personnel during war and other hostile situations. they typically practice flying low and fast, often at altitudes of hundreds, rather than thousands, of feet.

Residents near the crash site said the helicopter sounded unusual just before the accident took place.

To read last nights report, click here:  https://fggam.org/4-believed-dead-in-u-s-military-helicopter-crash-in-united-kingdom/

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Rick Stambaugh
After serving in the United States Navy for 22 years I retired from the service late in 1991. Having always loved the southwest, shortly after retiring, I moved to the Albuquerque area where I have resided since. Initially I worked as a contractor for approximately 6 years doing cable construction work. That becoming a little dangerous, at an elevated age, I moved into the retail store management environment managing convenience stores for roughly 16 years. With several disabilities, I am now fully retired and am getting more involved with helping Pastor Dewey & Pastor Paul with their operations at FGGAM which pleases my heart greatly as it truly is - "For God's Glory Alone". I met my precious wife Sandy here in Albuquerque and we have been extremely happily married for 18 years and I am the very proud father to Sandy's wonderful children, Tiana, our daughter, Ryan & Ross, our two sons, and proud grandparents to 5 wonderful grandchildren. We attend Christ Full Deliverance Ministries in Rio Rancho which is lead by Pastor's Marty & Paulette Cooper along with Elder Mable Lopez as regular members. Most of my time is now spent split between my family, my church & helping the Pastors by writing here on the FGGAM website and doing everything I can to support this fantastic ministry in the service of our Lord. Praise to GOD & GOD Bless to ALL! UPDATED 2021: Rick and Sandy moved to Florida a few years ago. We adore them and we pray for Rick as he misses Sandy so very, very much!

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