MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., March 19, 2013 – Seven service members were killed and several others were injured last night when an incident occurred during a training exercise at Hawthorne Army Depot, Nev.
The injured were transported to area hospitals for treatment and further evaluation. The identities of those killed will be released 24 hours after next of kin are notified.
“We send our prayers and condolences to the families of Marines involved in this tragic incident,” said Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Raymond C. Fox, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general. “We remain focused on ensuring that they are supported through this difficult time. We mourn their loss, and it is with heavy hearts we remember their courage and sacrifice.”
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
4 thoughts on “Training Incident Kills 7 Service Members at Nevada Depot”
So sad …. Went to school there, RIP lEATHERNECKS
according to reid the sequester is at fault.
I heard one report that said a mortar shell blew up in the tube and another that said one blew as they were unloading it. Probably won’t ever know for sure but it is a shame that this happened in a training exercise. RIP
RIP Heros.