In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, airman Matthew Chialastri, assigned to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is shown. In a news release, the Navy’s 7th Fleet said the families of Chialastri, Lt. Steven Combs and airman apprentice Bryan Grosso were notified of their deaths following a aircraft crash in the Philippine Sea on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. The C-2A “Greyhound” transport aircraft was traveling to the USS Ronald Reagan when it crashed. (U.S. Navy via AP)
Republished November 25, 2017 - 4:27 PM
Original Publication Date November 25, 2017 - 8:11 AM
MIAMI - The U.S. Navy says two sailors from Florida and another from Louisiana died in an aircraft crash in the Philippine Sea.
In a news release, the Navy's 7th Fleet said the families of Lt. Steven Combs and Airman apprentice Bryan Grosso of Florida and airman Matthew Chialastri of Louisiana were notified of their deaths following the Wednesday crash.
The C-2A "Greyhound" transport aircraft was travelling to the USS Ronald Reagan when it crashed. Eight people were rescued. U.S. and Japanese ships searched for the three missing sailors.
"Their service and sacrifice will be lasting," said Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander of the 7th Fleet.
The release didn't provide hometowns for the men, but all three were assigned to the Ronald Reagan.
The Navy is investigating the cause of the crash.
News from © The Associated Press, 2017