Technorati Tags: CH-47 CRASHES and KUNAR PROVINCE or BAGRAM AIRFIELD and Afghanistan, or Chinook helicopter and Asadabad, or centcom, and Joint Task Force – 76, or war on terrorism and coalition or Maj. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – A CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed late yesterday evening while conducting combat operations near Asadabad in Kunar Province. Nine personnel were aboard the aircraft including passengers and crew. Casualties cannot be confirmed at this time. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing. The crash is not a result of enemy action.
The CH - 47 was conducting operations on a mountain top landing zone when the crash occurred. Additional aircraft and crews were also at the landing zone and confirmed that enemy forces did not cause the crash.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and comrades of the Soldiers who were involved in this crash, ”said Maj. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, commander of Combined Joint Task Force – 76. “We must honor the courage and dedication of our Soldiers by continuing our commitment to bringing peace and stability to the Afghan people.”
For more information please contact COMBINED FORCES COMMAND – AFGHANISTAN COALITION PRESS INFORMATION CENTER KABUL, AFGHANISTAN APO AE 09356 cfc-a.centcom.mil
News Desk: 011-937-07-223-758 Press Center: 011-937-07-276-545 Kabul-Presscenter@cfc-a.centcom.mil
Created at 5/6/2006 9:44 AM by Joe P. Vermette, Last modified at 5/6/2006 10:05 AM by Joe P. Vermette Title: CH-47 CRASHES IN KUNAR PROVINCE, Release Date: 5/6/2006, Release Number: 06-05-06P
NEWS RELEASE, HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND, 7115 South Boundary Boulevard, MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101, Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
 | Soldiers sling-load a vehicle to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an operation near Bagram, Afghanistan. The Soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, supporting the Joint Logistics Command during Operation Enduring Freedom. |
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