Two Marines Killed in Vehicle Accident at U.S.-Mexico Border
Lance Cpl. Albert Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Marcelino Gamino died in a convoy crash while deployed in New Mexico. One Marine is critically injured.
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Overview
Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, were killed in a vehicle accident during convoy operations near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Both Marines belonged to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and were supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations when the incident occurred. A third unnamed Marine was critically injured. The accident, which is under investigation, has prompted condolences from military officials, who are ensuring support for the deceased's families and the affected Marines.
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The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with no details released yet. It involved a civilian vehicle but did not involve Stryker vehicles deployed along the border.
More than 10,000 active-duty service members have been authorized for the border security mission under President Trump's executive order.
Both Marines belonged to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and were attached to Joint Task Force - Southern Border.
No, the third Marine remains hospitalized in critical condition, and their identity has not been publicly disclosed.
The deceased Marines were combat engineers deployed in support of border security operations under Joint Task Force - Southern Border.
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