U.S. President Joe Biden released a statement via X (formerly Twitter) on Aug. 28 about the victims of the deadly aircraft crash off the Darwin coast that killed three U.S. Marines.
“Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families of the Marines who lost their lives in this deadly crash. We are praying for those who also suffered injuries,” the statement reads.
Three U.S. Marines were killed in an aircraft crash in Australia during a training exercise on the Tiwi Islands at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 27, with an additional five Marines being flown to Royal Darwin Hospital in serious condition.
