The task force coordinates Marine units in Europe and Africa. It's next rotation is scheduled for May. Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention. All were in their 20s ― and the youngest was just 21. A similar reorganization will take place before October at the West Coast-based 1st Supply Battalion. The island of Mindanao has been reeling from the effects of heavy rain, displacing an estimated 795,000 people. The staff sergeants applied bandages and a tourniquet as bystanders watched. When the unit reaches fully operational capability, it will contain six squadrons with 10 planes per squadron. All were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin. The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego. Load More