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Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Service members killed in border crash were California-based U.S. Marines
SAN DIEGO — Two service members killed during a border security mission in New Mexico last week were identified as U.S. Marines based at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County. The 1st Marine Division identified them as Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside, California, and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno, California. They were pronounced dead at University Medical Center of El Paso, Texas, the division said in a statement. A third Marine injured alongside them was in critical condition at the medical center, it said. The three were in a vehicle that was a part of a caravan when it crashed Tuesday morning, the division said. The crash in an area just north of El Paso was reported shortly before 9 a.m. on New Mexico's Highway 9 near the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station in Santa Teresa, NBC affiliate KTSM of El Paso reported. The Marines were part of the military's Joint Task Force Southern Border, which seeks to increase security along the U.S.-Mexico border. This year U.S. forces there came under consolidated military command after President Donald Trump declared an emergency and tapped the defense budget for the effort. The 1st Marine Division said in a statement that Aguilera and Gamino were combat engineers with the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion at Camp Pendleton. Gamino was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, as part of a rotational force last year, the division said. Last month, nearly 3,000 active-duty troops were deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of Trump's effort to halt migrant and drug traffic. Trump has not commented formally on the Marines' deaths. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, who represents El Paso, said in a statement: "I am saddened by the loss of two U.S. service members who were killed in yesterday's accident in Santa Teresa. I'm praying that the third service member who remains in serious condition recovers, and I'm thinking of the families of all involved." Marine Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion, commander of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, said in the 1st Marine Division statement that the loss of the two lance corporals "is deeply felt" in the military branch. "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers," he said. "Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.' The cause of the crash remained under investigation, the division said. This article was originally published on
NBC News
21-04-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Service members killed in border crash were California-based U.S. Marines
SAN DIEGO —Two service members killed during a border security mission in New Mexico last week were identified as U.S. Marines based at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County. The U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division identified the two as Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside; and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno. They were pronounced dead at University Medical Center of El Paso, the division said in a statement. A third Marine injured alongside them was in critical condition at the institution, it said. The three were in a vehicle that was a part of a caravan when it crashed on Tuesday morning, the division said. The crash in an area just north of El Paso was reported shortly before 9 a.m. on New Mexico's Highway 9 near the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, NBC affiliate KTSM of El Paso, Texas, reported. The Marines were part of the military's Joint Task Force Southern Border, which seeks to increase security along the U.S.-Mexico border. This year U.S. forces there came under consolidated military command after President Donald Trump declared an emergency and tapped the defense budget for the effort. The 1st Marine Division said in a statement that Aguilera and Gamino were combat engineers with the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion at Camp Pendleton. Gamino was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, as part of a rotational force in 2024, the division said. In March, nearly 3,000 active-duty troops were deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of Trump's effort to halt migrant and drug traffic. The president has not commented formally on the Marines' deaths. U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, said in a statement, "I am saddened by the loss of two U.S. service members who were killed in yesterday's accident in Santa Teresa. I'm praying that the third service member who remains in serious condition recovers, and I'm thinking of the families of all involved." U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion, commander of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, said in the 1st Marine Division statement that the loss of the two lance corporals "is deeply felt" in the military branch. "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers," he said. "Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.' The cause of the crash remained under investigation, the division said.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Marines killed in vehicle crash during border deployment identified
The Marine Corps has identified two Marines who were killed in a vehicle accident Tuesday while deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border. Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, both combat engineers assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, were killed in a crash during a convoy movement supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the 1st Marine Division said in a release Thursday. A third, unnamed Marine injured in the crash remains in critical condition, according to the release. The three Marines were transported to University Medical Hospital in El Paso, Texas, where Aguilar and Gamino were pronounced dead, officials said. 'The loss of Lance Cpl. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Gamino is deeply felt by all of us,' said U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion, commanding officer for 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper. 'I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers. Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.' A native of Riverside, California, Aguilera enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024. Gamino, from Fresno, California, enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024. Gamino deployed to Darwin, Australia, with Marine Rotational Force-Darwin in 2024. The accident, which occurred about 20 miles from Fort Bliss, is under investigation, officials said. The Marines are among thousands of troops deployed to America's southern border under President Donald Trump's executive order to bolster border security. Roughly 7,100 active duty troops and 4,600 National Guard troops under state control are currently assigned to border operations, according to The Associated Press.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Two Marines — both in their 20s — identified as service members killed in fatal accident
The two service members who passed away due to a crash near Santa Teresa, New Mexico earlier this week were 22-year-old Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera of Riverside, California and 28-year-old Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino of Fresno, California, according to the 1st Marine Division. "Officials with 1st Marine Division identified the two Marines who were killed after a vehicle accident April 15 while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations," a press release states. "The crash occurred during a convoy movement near Santa Teresa, New Mexico." Both men were combat engineers, according to the April 17 press release, which also noted that another Marine was in critical condition and undergoing treatment. New Mexico Vehicle Crash Claims Lives Of 2 Us Service Members, 1 In Serious Condition "The three Marines were transported to University Medical Hospital, El Paso, Texas, where Aguilar and Gamino were pronounced dead," the release indicated. "The incident is under investigation." The injured service member is with the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, as were the two Marines who passed away, the 1st Marine Division reported. Read On The Fox News App "The loss of Lance Cpl. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Gamino is deeply felt by all of us," 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper commanding officer U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion noted, according to the press release. "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers. Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time." Trump Orders Military To Take Control Of Federal Land At Southern Border Fox News Digital reached out to the 1st Marine Division on Friday but did not receive a response by the time of publication. Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth commented on the tragic deaths of the two service members earlier this week. Inside The Trump Administration's Overhaul Of The Coast Guard Amid Border Security Blitz "I am very saddened to learn of the tragic accident yesterday that took the lives of two of our nation's heroes and seriously injured another. My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with them, their families, and the unit," Hegseth noted in a Wednesday post on X. Fox News' Liz Friden contributed to this reportOriginal article source: Two Marines — both in their 20s — identified as service members killed in fatal accident
Fox News
18-04-2025
- Fox News
Two Marines — both in their 20s — identified as service members killed in fatal accident
The two service members who passed away due to a crash near Santa Teresa, New Mexico earlier this week were 22-year-old Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera of Riverside, California and 28-year-old Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino of Fresno, California, according to the 1st Marine Division "Officials with 1st Marine Division identified the two Marines who were killed after a vehicle accident April 15 while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations," a press release states. "The crash occurred during a convoy movement near Santa Teresa, New Mexico." Both men were combat engineers, according to the April 17 press release, which also noted that another Marine was in critical condition and undergoing treatment. "The three Marines were transported to University Medical Hospital, El Paso, Texas, where Aguilar and Gamino were pronounced dead," the release indicated. "The incident is under investigation." The injured service member is with the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, as were the two Marines who passed away, the 1st Marine Division reported. "The loss of Lance Cpl. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Gamino is deeply felt by all of us," 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper commanding officer U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion noted, according to the press release. "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers. Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time." Fox News Digital reached out to the 1st Marine Division on Friday but did not receive a response by the time of publication. Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth commented on the tragic deaths of the two service members earlier this week. "I am very saddened to learn of the tragic accident yesterday that took the lives of two of our nation's heroes and seriously injured another. My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with them, their families, and the unit," Hegseth noted in a Wednesday post on X.
