Kaneohe-Based Marines Killed In Afghanistan Crash

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Six Marines from Squadron 363 based at Kaneohe Bay have been killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

Hawaii News Now has a short report and more details are emerging. U.S. Defense Department officials say the Marines were part of the Lucky Red Lions helicopter squadron. They were set to return home in March.

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