アメリカ海兵隊のインスタグラム(marines) - 8月27日 03時15分

We offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Maj. Andrew Mettler, who died in a crash during a training flight in an F/A-18D Hornet in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on August 24, 2023.

“I am deeply saddened to share the loss of Maj. Andrew ‘Simple Jack’ Mettler, a fellow Marine aviator who was honing his craft as a Hornet pilot and leader in his squadron, the Fighting Bengals. I had the great honor of flying in an F/A-18D with Simple Jack and will always remember his skill piloting the Hornet and his wry smile. It is with great humility that I offer my deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of Maj. Andrew Mettler. You remain at the forefront of our thoughts and prayers,” said 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Commanding General Maj. Gen. Scott Benedict.

Maj. Andrew Mettler was assigned to Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224. At the time of the accident, the squadron was participating in Service Level Training Exercise 5-23.

The crash is under investigation. All media queries may be directed to the 2nd MAW Organizational Mailbox at 2ndmaw.commstrat@usmc.mil.

To read the full press release, click the link in our bio.

[BIHAKUEN]UVシールド(UVShield)

>> 飲む日焼け止め！「UVシールド」を購入する