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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Helicopter Trespassing: Charges Filed Against MT National Guardsmen in Blackhawk Antler Case
Three Montana Army National Guardsmen face criminal charges after landing a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on private property to collect elk antlers. The incident took place on May 4, 2025, in the Crazy Mountains north of Big Timber, Montana. The Guardsmen allegedly landed the military helicopter without permission on a posted ranch property in Sweet Grass County. The crew picked up two elk antlers and an elk skull with antlers attached. A nearby witness saw the helicopter land and reported the activity to the property owner. Authorities estimated the value of the antlers at $300 to $400. The crew later surrendered the antlers to a state game warden. Officials charged Michael Vincent Bray, 30, of Helena; Perry Wray Woodland, 30, of Great Falls; and Deni Lynn Draper, 36, of Clancy with misdemeanor criminal trespass. One citation specifically noted the unauthorized helicopter landing. Each charge carries a potential penalty of up to $500, six months in jail, or both. All three are scheduled to appear in court on May 28. Officials are also reviewing whether to add charges related to antler possession. A spokesperson for the Montana National Guard confirmed an internal investigation is underway. The Guard has not disclosed the purpose of the flight or whether the landing had any official sanction. The Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard issued a statement condemning any misuse of military equipment and said appropriate disciplinary action will follow if misconduct is confirmed. The property owner, 71-year-old Linda McMullen, declined an offer from the National Guard to return the antlers and expressed concern about the incident. 'They used the excuse these are good guys, that I don't want to ruin their careers,' she said. 'They should have thought about that before doing this. I think people need to know this is happening.' The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks continues to lead the investigation. No further comments have been released. Montana National Guard Investigates Alleged Unauthorized Blackhawk Helicopter Landing, Antler Theft
The Hill
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Duffy: Pentagon not responding to helicopter inquiries
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday the Pentagon has not responded to his inquiries about last week's Army helicopter that forced two commercial passenger jets landing at Reagan Washington National Airport to shift course. When Fox News host Martha MacCallum asked if he had any additional information from the Pentagon on the flyover, Duffy said, 'I don't. MacCullum noted that she didn't understand why the Pentagon 'hasn't gotten back to you on this yet. But we hope they sure do soon.' 'So do I,' Duffy replied. U.S. Army spokesperson Capt. Victoria Goldfedib told The Hill that while conducting flight operations into the Pentagon in accordance with published FAA flight routes and DCA Air Traffic Control, a UH-60 Blackhawk initiated a 'go-around' after Pentagon Air Traffic Control told them they were not cleared to land, overflying the Pentagon helipad while maintaining all approved flight procedures. As a result, DCA Air Traffic Control issued a 'go-around' to two civil fixed-wing aircraft to ensure the appropriate deconfliction of airspace. 'The United States Army remains committed to aviation safety and conducts flight operations within all approved guidelines and procedures,' Goldfedib said. Some reports said VIPs were on board the aircraft which is why it was approved to enter airspace by Reagan Washington National Airport. 'But who qualifies for a VIP? Is it a two-star general, a three-star general?' Duffy asked in the segment. Helicopter operations near the airport were restricted in March after a deadly collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger plane killed 67 people in January. 'I want to commend Secretary Hegseth. He closed down those HELO missions for two weeks,' Duffy told Fox. 'We're going to look at it together and figure out what is the pathway forward. So they're not flying right now. And we should know as Americans, again, it's a civilian military,' he added. 'They're supposed to work for all of us. We should know who qualifies for that VIP mission. And if you're going to train, why are you training in the middle of the day? Maybe you should train at 2 o'clock in the morning or 3 o'clock in the morning.'
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
U.S. Army pilot found dead on riverbank in Honduras; police investigating
A U.S. Army soldier was found dead on a riverbank several miles from an airbase in Honduras this weekend, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The body of 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, 25, was found off base in Comayagua, a city in the west-central part of the country, the U.S. Army said. At 2:00 p.m. local time on May 3, a person reported finding a body on the banks of the Chiquito River, according to a newsletter from the Honduran National Police. Police immediately went to the scene, police said, and launched an investigation. During a search of the area, police found a damaged cell phone that allegedly belonged to Parisano, according to police. Comayagua is about five miles from Soto Cano Air Base, where Parisano was stationed. Parisano was there on leave, the U.S. Embassy said in a statement. The Honduran National Police said that the agency had already identified suspects in the case, and ruled out robbery as a potential motive. The investigation into Parisano's 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, the Army and Honduran National Police both said. 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano. / Credit: U.S. Army Parisano was a UH-60 Blackhawk Pilot with the 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment, the Army said. He graduated from West Point in 2023, then attended aviation training school at Alabama's Fort Novosel. He earned the rank of 1st Lt. on Nov. 27, 2024. Soto Cano Air Base was his first duty station. During his military career, Parisano was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge [gold], Air Assault Badge, and Army Aviation "wings," the Army said. "Our deepest sympathies are with the Parisano family and our Soto Cano family while we mourn the loss of 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano," said U.S. Army Col. Daniel Alder, Joint Task Force-Bravo commander, in a statement. The rise of "Barstool Conservatism" Student loan borrower shares her story as collections resume for those in default What to expect on Day 1 of the papal conclave
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
US Army Blackhawk pilot found dead in Honduras river after mysterious disappearance
Angelo Marciano Parisano, a US Army pilot, was discovered dead in Honduras. He went missing after a night out with friends. A confrontation occurred at a bar before his disappearance. Parisano ordered a taxi but never reached the base. Honduran authorities and the US Army are investigating. A partially burned cellphone was found near his body. The US Army and local Honduran authorities have launched an investigation to unravel the mystery behind Lt. Parisano's death. (Representative image) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A 25-year-old US Army pilot, 1st Lt. Angelo Marciano Parisano , was found dead on May 3 in the Chiquito River near Comayagua , Honduras. He was reported missing a day earlier after visiting a US Army and local Honduran authorities have launched an investigation to unravel the mystery behind Lt. Parisano's from Texas's Cibolo, Parisano was stationed at Soto Cano Air Base in south Comayagua and served as a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Read: Black Hawk chopper mid-air scare near Pentagon with two airlines put more than 200 lives at risk According to reports, Parisano had gone out to a local bar on the evening of May 2 with friends. One of the friends, Brayden Smith, said they were involved in a confrontation with another group at the bar. Parisano reportedly ordered a taxi to return to base but never body was discovered around 2 pm local time on Saturday, May 3, after Honduran firefighters responded to a nearby grass fire. A citizen then alerted them to a body floating in the river. A partially burned cellphone, believed to belong to Parisano, was also found in the authorities are reviewing security footage and interviewing those with him in his final hours. While robbery has been ruled out as a motive, several suspects have been identified. Officials have stated that they are pursuing a strong line of investigation but withhold details for strategic a statement, US Army Colonel Daniel Alder, commander of Joint Task Force-Bravo, said: '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.'Parisano became engaged to his fiancée, Alley Singley , on April 19. According to Smith, he had plans to introduce her to friends over Memorial Day weekend. Parisano was off duty and on a liberty pass when he went missing.
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Business Standard
06-05-2025
- General
- Business Standard
US Army pauses helicopter flights near Washington airport after close calls
The pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport AP Washington The Army is pausing helicopter flights near a Washington airport after two commercial planes had to abort landings last week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon. The commander of the 12th Aviation Battalion directed the unit to pause helicopter flight operations around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following Thursday's close calls, two Army officials confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday. One official said the flights have been paused since Friday. The pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to provide details that were not publicly announced. The unit is continuing to fly in the greater Washington, D.C., region. The unit had begun a return to flight within the last week, with plans to gradually increase the number of flights over the next four weeks, according to an Army document viewed by the AP. Thursday's close call involved a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 and a Republic Airways Embraer E170, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. They were instructed by air traffic control to perform go-arounds because of a priority air transport helicopter, according to an emailed statement from the Federal Aviation Administration. The priority air transport helicopters of the 12th battalion provide transport service to top Pentagon officials. It was a Black Hawk priority air transport known as PAT25 that collided with the passenger jet in midair in January. That crash was the worst U.S. midair disaster in more than two decades. In March, the FAA announced that helicopters would be prohibited from flying in the same airspace as planes near Reagan airport. The NTSB and FAA are both investigating the latest close call with an Army helicopter. The Army said after the latest incident that the UH-60 Blackhawk was following published FAA flight routes and air traffic control from Reagan airport when it was directed by Pentagon Air Traffic Control to conduct a go-around,' overflying the Pentagon helipad in accordance with approved flight procedures. But helicopter traffic remains a concern around that busy airport. The FAA said that three flights that had been cleared for landing Sunday at Reagan were ordered to go around because a police helicopter was on an urgent mission in the area. All three flights landed safely on their second approaches. The NTSB said after the January crash that there had been an alarming number of close calls near Reagan in recent years, and the FAA should have acted sooner. Reuters first reported the pause in Army helicopter flights. In New Jersey on Monday, flight delays and cancellations persisted at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA attributed arriving flight delays of nearly four hours to a combination of an air traffic controller shortage and thick cloud cover. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
