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4 Airmen killed in MC-12 crash in Afghanistan

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4/29/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Department of Defense announced April 28 the deaths of four airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

They died April 27, near Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in the crash of an MC-12 aircraft. The cause of the crash is under investigation, however initial reporting indicates there was no enemy activity in the area at the time of the crash.

Killed were:

Capt. Brandon L. Cyr, 28, of Woodbridge, Va. He was assigned to the 906th Air Refueling Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. For more information, media may contact the 375th Air Mobility Wing public affairs office at 618-256-4241 or 618-977-2266.

Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka, 30, of Kailua, Hawaii. He was assigned to the 427th Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. For more information, media may contact the 9th Reconnaissance Wing public affairs office at 530-634-8887 or 530-634-5700.

Staff Sgt. Richard A. Dickson, 24, of Rancho Cordova, Calif. He was assigned to the 306th Intelligence Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. For more information, media may contact the 9th Reconnaissance Wing public affairs office at 530-634-8887 or 530-634-5700.

Staff Sgt. Daniel N. Fannin, 30, of Morehead, Ky. He was assigned to the 552nd Operations Support Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. For more information, media may contact the 72nd Air Base Wing public affairs office at 405-414-3674 or 405-739-2171.



tabComments
5/1/2013 1:55:04 AM ET
Your mission is complete now May you all rest in peace.
MSgt Sullivan, Hickam AFB
 
4/30/2013 11:29:26 PM ET
I love Americas Heros. Praying for the families.
SSgt Keith, Georgia
 
4/30/2013 11:18:03 PM ET
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those lost.
Doug Holland, Sacramento CA
 
4/30/2013 9:35:40 PM ET
Valhalla
Preston Phillips, Here
 
4/30/2013 9:25:21 PM ET
RIP Gentlemen thank you for your gallant service and god bless your families in their time of sorrow God Bless America
Carol Martin, Indiana
 
4/30/2013 4:16:27 PM ET
My heart and prayers go out for their families. God Bless
Paula Rankin, Leland NC
 
4/30/2013 12:41:34 PM ET
Rest in peace.
MSgt Harvey, Eglin
 
4/30/2013 10:51:26 AM ET
What a sad loss for our Air Force. Reminds us of how very serious and dangerous our job is. These Airmen will be missed.
J Rogers, McGuire AFB
 
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