Two Hanscom Airmen Killed In Afghanistan Crash

Ten Americans were among the 14 people killed by the crash of an Air Force C-130J cargo plane Thursday night as it took off from an airfield in eastern Afghanistan, authorities said today. Two were assigned to the 66th Security Forces Squadron at Hanscom near Concord.

The base is waiting to identify the airmen until their families are notified.

No names have been released.

Six US Airmen died when a C-130 Super Hercules aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Jalalabad, Afghanistan.

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. and a Glen Dale native, offered the following thoughts Friday: “The devastating loss of West Virginia native Ryan Hammond is a stark reminder of the sacrifices our courageous military men and women make to keep our country safe”. Khan added that the blaze “raged for several hours”, NBC reported.

Four of the airmen were deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas; and the other two came from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., the Friday news release says. “Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we grieve with and for the families of these fearless Airmen”.

In a statement, Brig. Tony Wickman, a spokesman for the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing. The Air Force said the crash was not the result of hostile fire. “Their bravery and service to this nation will not be forgotten”.

The plane crashed at Jalalabad Airfield in eastern Afghanistan at about midnight local time. “We remain committed with our coalition partners to helping the people of Afghanistan build a secure and peaceful country”.