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California Marines identified as two killed in crash during military operation in New Mexico

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, on the newest of 2 developments

Two Marines who were killed in a vehicle crash during a military exercise in New Mexico were identified by officials Thursday.

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Developments in this update

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  1. 2 Marines Killed, One in Serious Condition After Vehicle Incident During Southern Border Mission

    Headline from Military.com ·

  2. Newest

    California Marines identified as two killed in crash during military operation in New Mexico

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Military.com

    2 Marines Killed, One in Serious Condition After Vehicle Incident During Southern Border Mission (opens Military.com)

    Published

    Military.com's feed description

    Two Marines were killed after their civilian rental vehicle was involved in an incident Tuesday during a deployment to the southern U.S. border, according to a military news release and two defense officials who spoke to Military.com on the condition of anonymity as an investigation remains ongoing.

  2. The World from PRX

    2 Marines killed in border deployment (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    The first casualties of Joint Task Force Southern Border were reported Tuesday night. Two Marines from Camp Pendleton, just north of San Diego, were killed in a vehicle crash in New Mexico during a reconnaissance mission of the region. The World’s hosts explain.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    California Marines identified as two killed in crash during military operation in New Mexico (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Two Marines who were killed in a vehicle crash during a military exercise in New Mexico were identified by officials Thursday.

  4. KESQ Palm Springs

    Marines killed in New Mexico crash, including Riverside native (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Two Camp Pendleton-based Marines who were killed earlier this week in a vehicle accident while deployed in New Mexico, including one from Riverside, were publicly identified today. Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside, and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M.

  5. MyNorthwest

    Military officials identify 2 Marines killed in crash during border deployment (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    SANTA TERESA, N.M. (AP) — Military officials have identified the two Marines from California who were killed when their vehicle crashed as a convoy was

  6. KOB 4

    Marines identified in fatal crash in southern New Mexico (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Two of the servicemen who died in a crash in southern New Mexico have been identified.

  7. New York Post

    Marines killed in major vehicle accident while deployed to Trump’s border mission identified (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino were killed in a vehicle accident after their car dropped into a 10-foot ditch and rolled over Tuesday along a narrow highway in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

  8. Military.com

    Service Identifies Pendleton Marines Killed in Vehicle Incident During Southern Border Mission (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    Lance Cpl. Albert Aguilera, 22, and Lance Cpl. Marcelino Gamino, 28, both Marine combat engineers and from California, were killed during a convoy near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, according to a news release from their unit.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Two California Marines who were killed during military exercise in New Mexico are identified (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The Camp Pendleton-based Marine Corps. 1st Marine Division identified the two deceased servicemen who died in a convoy accident Tuesday in New Mexico as Riverside native Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera and Fresno resident Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino.

  10. Military Times

    Marines killed in vehicle crash during border deployment identified (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    Lance Cpls. Albert Aguilera and Marcelino Gamino died in a vehicle crash while supporting border operations. A third Marine remains in critical condition.

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