Loss of Coast Guard 1705 and Marine Corps Helicopter
I sent the following e-mail to all Coast Guard personnel:
To the Men and Women of the United States Coast Guard:
I am deeply saddened to report that one of our C-130 aircraft, CG-1705 out of AIRSTA Sacramento, crashed last night about 15 miles east of San Clemente Island off the coast of San Diego. CG-1705, with seven Guardians onboard, was searching for an overdue 12-foot pleasure craft when there was a collision with a Marine Corps AH-1 Cobra helicopter at 1915 Pacific local time. There were two personnel on the Marine Corps helicopter which was conducting a separate training exercise.
The Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy have been working collaboratively overnight and throughout today in response to this tragedy. I want to ensure our workforce is kept fully apprised as well.
We have been and continue to actively search for survivors. Two Navy surface vessels were on scene almost immediately after the accident. Several Navy and Coast Guard aircraft, along with a Customs and Border Protection helicopter, are flying sorties in the area while multiple cutters including the BLACKFIN, BLACKTIP, EDISTO, PETREL, GEORGE COBB, and JARVIS are conducting surface searches. One of the Navy ships is remaining on-scene as well. No personnel have been found at this time but we will continue to work with our Marine Corps and Navy partners in this massive effort.
While we continue the search, we will fully support the men and women of AIRSTA Sacramento and their families. We are actively assisting the local field units to respond to this tragic event so they can focus on the ongoing search. This includes flowing resources and critical incident stress management teams where they are needed, supporting our fellow families and Service members, coordinating a joint military investigation, and working with our Department, the interagency, the Congress, and the media to keep people informed.
I know many of you want to know the names of the people who are missing. We are following the appropriate notification procedures and working closely with our sister Services and the impacted families to ensure the proper steps are followed. We will release that information as soon as possible.
I will provide further updates as they become available. I encourage all Coast Guard members to keep these missing Guardians and Marines in your thoughts during this difficult time and to continue looking after your shipmates.
Admiral Thad Allen
Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
To the Men and Women of the United States Coast Guard:
I am deeply saddened to report that one of our C-130 aircraft, CG-1705 out of AIRSTA Sacramento, crashed last night about 15 miles east of San Clemente Island off the coast of San Diego. CG-1705, with seven Guardians onboard, was searching for an overdue 12-foot pleasure craft when there was a collision with a Marine Corps AH-1 Cobra helicopter at 1915 Pacific local time. There were two personnel on the Marine Corps helicopter which was conducting a separate training exercise.
The Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy have been working collaboratively overnight and throughout today in response to this tragedy. I want to ensure our workforce is kept fully apprised as well.
We have been and continue to actively search for survivors. Two Navy surface vessels were on scene almost immediately after the accident. Several Navy and Coast Guard aircraft, along with a Customs and Border Protection helicopter, are flying sorties in the area while multiple cutters including the BLACKFIN, BLACKTIP, EDISTO, PETREL, GEORGE COBB, and JARVIS are conducting surface searches. One of the Navy ships is remaining on-scene as well. No personnel have been found at this time but we will continue to work with our Marine Corps and Navy partners in this massive effort.
While we continue the search, we will fully support the men and women of AIRSTA Sacramento and their families. We are actively assisting the local field units to respond to this tragic event so they can focus on the ongoing search. This includes flowing resources and critical incident stress management teams where they are needed, supporting our fellow families and Service members, coordinating a joint military investigation, and working with our Department, the interagency, the Congress, and the media to keep people informed.
I know many of you want to know the names of the people who are missing. We are following the appropriate notification procedures and working closely with our sister Services and the impacted families to ensure the proper steps are followed. We will release that information as soon as possible.
I will provide further updates as they become available. I encourage all Coast Guard members to keep these missing Guardians and Marines in your thoughts during this difficult time and to continue looking after your shipmates.
Admiral Thad Allen
Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
Posted at
1:20 PM
8 Comments:
Admiral Allen,
On behalf of the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department, please accept our thoughts and prayers for the missing Guardians and Marines.
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
We all hope and pray that this will have a good outcome. No matter where we are stationed, what uniform we have on, we are a unit of one. Lets all keep the families, friends, and shipmates in our thoughts and prayers as we all hope that it turns out good! My thoughts and prayers are with the MBR, unit, and families.
Admiral Allen,
The ARFF crews (Sacramento Metro Fire) stationed at AIRSTA Sacramento send our heartfelt condolences to the crews and families stationed here in Sacramento. We pray for a positive outcome and are at your disposal for anything that is needed. We consider the Coast Guard crews we protect on the flightline as part of our family as well.
With deep respect,
Jeffrey A. Routsong
ARFF Fire Captain
AIRSTA Sacramento
Statement from Secretary Napolitano:
"My thoughts and prayers, along with those of the entire Department of Homeland Security, are with the men, women and families of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Marine Corps today. We are providing every available resource to fully support the multi-agency search effort underway to locate survivors of this devastating accident. As we hope for the best, we are reminded of the danger and personal risk that the courageous men and women of the Department of Homeland Security and our Armed Forces confront everyday in order to ensure the safety, security and resilience of our great nation."
Brought over from Facebook fan page:
James LibbyI shall pray for their safe recovery.
Klaus Baumannour USCG friends and families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan RehfussPraying for the families & all involved.
Joshua MayeI pray God brings them home safely. God Speed & God Bless
Belinda Diaz GarzaLord protect them and keep them safe.
Benjamin Michael SvobodaMy fellow brothers, forever in our prayers
Maria Wilder DoughtyPraying for good news. May God comfort all involved and for AIRSTA Sacramento.
Andrew StutlerMay God assist us in the recovery of our fellow patriots
Victor BrunoAlways in our thoughts in Los Angeles :(
Bruce MacMasterThe hearts of members of USCGAUX Flotilla 054-12-02 go out to the families of the heroes. Our prayers are with them. God Bless them.
ThirDegree EmmceeMay our fallen shipmates and fellow soldiers be recovered as soon as possible. They are in my prayers
Sarah Coombs RobinsonKeeping them and their families in my thoughts and prayers
Kenny HydockOur prayers are with the families. May God comfort them in this time of grief.
Stacy SpadaforaRIP, heros all - lost for their generous service to this nation.
Eric ColbyThey are in our thoughts and in our prayers. May God watch over their families.
Margie Brawn Delli am so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers go out to their families and those they are stationed with.God bless and watch over them.
Cindy NolenPrayers for the families and everyone who is affected by this tragedy.
Ted RobergeThe sadness of losing shipmates is just as bad in retirement as it was back on active duty. RIP 1705 crewmen. My prayers to their families, friends and shipmates.
Mike AllenThe thoughts and prayers of everyone at AIRSTA Clearwater go out to the families.
Libby BurkeGod bless our Protectors and their families.
Diane RigganFrom D7 Div 5 - Treasure Coast - our thoughts and prayers for both crews and their families
John GallagherEternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
Eternal Father, Lord of hosts,
Watch o'er the men who guard our coasts.
Protect them from the raging seas
And give them light and life and peace.
Grant them from thy great throne above
The shield and shelter of thy love.
More from Facebook:
Lewis HigginsMy condolences to the families members of both aircraft. As a former Marine and a current CG Auxiliarist I feel like I lost a whole family.
Anthony RuffiniMy heart goes out to my fellow Guardians and their families.
Bryan SnufferOur family is praying for their families!!
Ryan EricksonMy family and I are keeping our hopes up and praying for the families.
Melissa Swanton Seawrightmy heart goes out to the family and friends
Shawn KochEternal Father, Lord of hosts,
Watch o?er the men who guard our coasts.
Protect them from the raging seas
And give them light and life and peace.
Grant them from Thy great throne above... Read More
Daren LewisBoth crews and their families are in our thoughts tonight.
Julz CareyA stunning loss.. Our fallen shipmates are mourned, and our prayers and condolences go out to the families and crewmates of those we have lost.
Gretchen SpringerPrayers to all concerned in this tragedy
I will never forget the words USCG Aviator Charles W Helms said to me at the Wings, Wheels, and Rotors event in Los Alamitos. He loved the fact that he never knew where in the world he was going to be flying to the next day and talked about flying to Phuket and PhiPhi, and all over the world, to help people. That summed him up, that summed up the whole crew and every USCG aviator I have ever met. It's a great loss for their families, for the entire United States Coast Guard, and above all, it is a great loss for the entire world that these brave souls have helped, rescued, and touched. My thoughts are with the crew and their families, and the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard and United States Marine Corps.
Dear Men and Women of Air Station Sacramento,
While we await the outcome of the Search and Rescue Mission for the crew of the C-130, I want you to know that Methodists throughout California and Nevada are keeping the Guardians and the Marines, and all of our families and friends in their thoughts and prayers during this time.
As the mother of a Guardian assigned to AIRSTA Sacramento, I am well aware of your dedication to our country and to each other. I am thankful for the work you do and the risks you shoulder on a daily basis.
No words can adequately express my appreciation for you all.
Blessings,
Anne
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