The Army has identified the four soldiers who died in a helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state. The victims, members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, included Chief Warrant Officers Andrew Cully and Andrew Kraus, and Sergeants Donavon Scott and Jadalyn Good. The MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was on a routine training flight when it crashed, and the cause of the incident is currently under investigation. This marks the second deadly crash for this elite unit in recent years, highlighting the inherent risks associated with their specialized nighttime missions.
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Four U.S. Army soldiers from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known for nighttime missions, died in a Black Hawk helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state. The crash occurred during a routine training mission Wednesday night, and the cause is currently under investigation. Recovery efforts are ongoing, and the names of the soldiers will be released when appropriate. This incident marks the second deadly crash for this elite unit in recent years.
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Major Michael Stockin, a pain management specialist at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, pleaded guilty to 36 counts of abusive sexual contact and 5 counts of indecent viewing, stemming from allegations by 41 soldiers. These acts occurred under the guise of medical examinations between 2019 and 2022. The case, considered the largest sexual abuse scandal in recent military history by Protect Our Defenders, has prompted lawsuits against the Army and Department of Defense for negligence in hiring and supervising Stockin. Sentencing will follow the judge’s approval of the plea, with victim impact statements anticipated.
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John Q. Hosedrinker