The Latest: Trump tweets condolences in Marine chopper crash
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Latest on a deadly Marine helicopter crash in the California desert. (all times local):
1:20 p.m.
President Donald Trump has sent his condolences to the families of four crew members killed when a Marine helicopter crashed during a training mission in Southern California.
The president tweeted Wednesday that his thoughts and prayers were with those who lost their lives.
He added, "We pray for their families" and the U.S. Marine Corps.
The CH-53E Super Stallion crashed Tuesday in a desert area just outside El Centro, near the U.S.-Mexico border. It was a warm, clear day.
The helicopter was assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing out of the Miramar air station in San Diego.