It's a sad day for Kentucky and our military after two air assault helicopters crashed during training in Trigg County Kentucky.

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101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Helicopters Crash

The helicopters crashed Wednesday, March 29, 2023, around 10:00 PM in Trigg County, Kentucky. According to U.S. Army Fort Campbell two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters were flown by crewmembers during a routine training mission. 

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