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The crash occurred just west of the US Army post of Fort Campbell, near the Kentucky-Tennessee border. [8] A local witness, James Hughes, stated that the helicopters had been flying "pretty low" over local homes when the collision occurred. [7] The weather at the time of the crash was clear. [9]
CAR – Short for Combat Action Ribbon; Captain's Mast – Office Hours afloat. The term "Captain's Mast" is almost universally negative, implying non-judicial punishment. The modern Navy and Marine Corps use the term "Meritorious Mast" to announce any ceremony involving the meritorious award of a higher rank or of a particular recognition or ...
This is a list of established military terms which have been in use for at least 50 years. Since technology and doctrine have changed over time, not all of them are in current use, or they may have been superseded by more modern terms. However, they are still in current use in articles about previous military periods.
Fort Campbell is home to many major military divisions, including the 101st Airborne Division, and has an active military population of more than 27,000 as of 2021, according to the military.
Baltimore was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. at University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital. The coroner’s office said wet road conditions are believed to have caused the wreck.
Rick Atkinson ascribes the origin of SNAFU, FUBAR, and a bevy of other terms to cynical G.I.s ridiculing the Army's penchant for acronyms. [7] Private Snafu is the title character of a series of military instructional films, most of which were written by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel, Philip D. Eastman, and Munro Leaf. [8]
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Prior to the crash the pilot reported a power failure to the tail rotor. Pilot, Co-Pilot and 2 door gunners died in this incident. [282] 30 November An Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI crashed near Jethagaon in Jaisalmer of Rajasthan after it took off from Jodhpur. The crash happened while returning from a regular training mission.