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Yahoo
06-05-2025
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US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras, investigation underway
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras. 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, a 25-year-old from Cibolo, Texas who was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment, was discovered deceased in Comayagua on Saturday, according to the Army. "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts; we acknowledge the passing of Lieutenant Marciano Parisano. He served our unit and mission here at Soto Cano Air Base with dignity, pride and courage," U.S. Army Col. Daniel Alder, the commander of Joint Task Force-Bravo, said in a statement. "As a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with the 228 Aviation Regiment, his contribution to our team is immeasurable," Alder also said. "He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him and serve with him." TRUMP TO HOST MILITARY PARADE TO CELEBRATE ARMY'S 250th BIRTHDAY, HONOR ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS The Army said Parisano was on authorized leave "when his body was discovered." Read On The Fox News App "An investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing," the Army also said. Stars and Stripes, citing Honduran newspaper El Heraldo, reported that Parisano's body was found on the banks of the Chiquito River. "The investigation into the cause of death is being led by the Honduran National Police in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Honduras and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Department," it also said. Faa Investigating After 'Green Laser' Flashed At Black Hawk Helicopter Officials said Parisano graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 2023 and attended aviation training school in Alabama. "He earned the rank of 1st Lt., on November 27, 2024. Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras was his first duty station where he served as a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with the 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment," according to the Army. "His awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge [gold], Air Assault Badge, and Army Aviation 'wings.'" Original article source: US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras, investigation underway
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
US Army soldier found dead in Honduras
An Army helicopter pilot was found dead on Saturday, May 3 in Honduras, U.S. Southern Command's Joint Task Force-Bravo announced Sunday evening. The U.S. military said that 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, 25, of Cibolo, Texas, was found dead in Comayagua, Honduras on May 3, 2025. According to local Honduran media, he was found near the Chiquito River area. Police searched the area for several hours and recovered a damaged phone which they believe was Parisano's. He was serving as a UH-60 helicopter pilot with 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment. Joint Task Force-Bravo said that Parisano was on a liberty pass when he went off base. An investigation is ongoing. 'It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts; we acknowledge the passing of Lieutenant Marciano Parisano. He served our unit and mission here at Soto Cano Air Base with dignity, pride and courage,' Army Col. Daniel Alder, head of Joint Task Force-Bravo, said in a statement Sunday night. As part of his duties, Parisano was assigned to Soto Cano Air Base — the main post for Joint Task Force-Bravo, the U.S. military's lead expeditionary force in central and southern America — is located. 'As a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with the 228 Aviation Regiment, his contribution to our team is immeasurable. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him and serve with him,' Alder's statement continued. 'The command team extends our deepest condolences to 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano's family, friends and loved ones. We stand with you in this time of grief. One soldier lost is one too many.' Commandant says Marines should have a say in whether they change duty stations Space Force Special Operations Command is on its way Army reverses course on banning fun and games for soldiers in Kuwait A meal card foul-up at Fort Johnson underscores a bigger Army problem Sailor wins $7,500 settlement after his car was towed and auctioned off while deployed
