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Leaders with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, the Australian Defence Force, Philippine Marine Corps, and Royal Marine Commandos gather during a meeting for the start of Exercise Balikatan 25 at 3rd Marine Brigade Headquarters, Palawan, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

Leaders with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, the Australian Defence Force, Philippine Marine Corps, and Royal Marine Commandos gather during a meeting for the start of Exercise Balikatan 25 at 3rd Marine Brigade Headquarters, Palawan, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

Photo by Capt. John Fischer

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Armas, left, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, speaks with Brig. Gen. Antonio Mangoroban, the commanding officer of 3rd Marine Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps, during a meeting for the start of Exercise Balikatan 25 at 3rd Marine Brigade Headquarters, Palawan, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Armas, left, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, speaks with Brig. Gen. Antonio Mangoroban, the commanding officer of 3rd Marine Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps, during a meeting for the start of Exercise Balikatan 25 at 3rd Marine Brigade Headquarters, Palawan, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

Photo by Capt. John Fischer

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Exercise Balikatan 25 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett)

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Exercise Balikatan 25 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

Armed Force of the Philippines and U.S. military representatives unfurl the Exercise Balikatan flag during the opening ceremony to commence Exercise Balikatan 25 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett)

Armed Force of the Philippines and U.S. military representatives unfurl the Exercise Balikatan flag during the opening ceremony to commence Exercise Balikatan 25 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Exercise Balikatan 25 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett)

Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Exercise Balikatan 25 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 21, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Padgett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nathan Seward, a Delaware native and a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, observes a MV-22B Osprey aircraft during helicopter support team operations on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 17, 2025. HST training enables rapid and efficient resupply in remote or challenging environments and helps landing support specialists and pilots familiarize themselves with insertions and extractions of heavy loads to increase their proficiency in combat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nathan Seward, a Delaware native and a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, observes a MV-22B Osprey aircraft during helicopter support team operations on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 17, 2025. HST training enables rapid and efficient resupply in remote or challenging environments and helps landing support specialists and pilots familiarize themselves with insertions and extractions of heavy loads to increase their proficiency in combat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Air Group 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing, participates in helicopter support team operations on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 17, 2025. HST training enables rapid and efficient resupply in remote or challenging environments and helps landing support specialists and pilots familiarize themselves with insertions and extractions of heavy loads to increase their proficiency in combat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Air Group 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing, participates in helicopter support team operations on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 17, 2025. HST training enables rapid and efficient resupply in remote or challenging environments and helps landing support specialists and pilots familiarize themselves with insertions and extractions of heavy loads to increase their proficiency in combat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

A photo taken of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Albert Aguilera, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at an unknown date while he was undergoing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. He enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024. Aguilera was a native of Riverside, California. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

A photo taken of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Albert Aguilera, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at an unknown date while he was undergoing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. He enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024. Aguilera was a native of Riverside, California. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

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A photo taken of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marcelino Gamino, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at an unknown date while he was undergoing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. He enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin in 2024. Gamino was a native of Fresno, California. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

A photo taken of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marcelino Gamino, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at an unknown date while he was undergoing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. He enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin in 2024. Gamino was a native of Fresno, California. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

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Officials with 1st Marine Division identified the two Marines who were killed after a vehicle accident April 15 while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations. The two Marines are:

Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside, California, was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024.

Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno, California, was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin in 2024.

Another Marine with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion remains in critical condition and is being treated for their injuries.

The three Marines were transported to University Medical Hospital, El Paso, Texas, where Aguilar and Gamino were pronounced dead.

“The loss of Lance Cpl. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Gamino is deeply felt by all of us," said U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion, the commanding officer for 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper. "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers. Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.”

The crash occurred during a convoy movement near Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

The incident is under investigation.

Officials with 1st Marine Division identified the two Marines who were killed after a vehicle accident April 15 while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations. The two Marines are: Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside, California, was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024. Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno, California, was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin in 2024. Another Marine with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion remains in critical condition and is being treated for their injuries. The three Marines were transported to University Medical Hospital, El Paso, Texas, where Aguilar and Gamino were pronounced dead. “The loss of Lance Cpl. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Gamino is deeply felt by all of us," said U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion, the commanding officer for 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper. "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers. Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.” The crash occurred during a convoy movement near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The incident is under investigation.

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U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), prepare for takeoff from Landing Zone Hawkeye as part of Assault Support Tactics 2 during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25 near Welton, Arizona April 16, 2025. AST-2 is a daytime, force-on-force event which affords prospective weapons and tactics instructors the opportunity to plan, brief, and execute a company-reinforced air assault while integrating the six functions of Marine Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), prepare for takeoff from Landing Zone Hawkeye as part of Assault Support Tactics 2 during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25 near Welton, Arizona April 16, 2025. AST-2 is a daytime, force-on-force event which affords prospective weapons and tactics instructors the opportunity to plan, brief, and execute a company-reinforced air assault while integrating the six functions of Marine Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), land during Assault Support Tactics 2 as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25, at Landing Zone Hawkeye, near Wellton, Arizona, April 16, 2025. AST-2 is a daytime, force-on-force event which affords prospective weapons and tactics instructors the opportunity to plan, brief, and execute a company-reinforced air assault while integrating the six functions of Marine Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), land during Assault Support Tactics 2 as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25, at Landing Zone Hawkeye, near Wellton, Arizona, April 16, 2025. AST-2 is a daytime, force-on-force event which affords prospective weapons and tactics instructors the opportunity to plan, brief, and execute a company-reinforced air assault while integrating the six functions of Marine Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 unload cargo from a U.S. Air Force C-130J with 36th Airlift Squadron, 374th Airlift Wing after their arrival to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, from Mindanao for Balikatan 2025, April 15, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 unload cargo from a U.S. Air Force C-130J with 36th Airlift Squadron, 374th Airlift Wing after their arrival to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, from Mindanao for Balikatan 2025, April 15, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Acosta, a crew chief with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 assists Marines in securing seat belts during on-off drills at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, April 15, 2025. This drill ensures rapid and effective loading and unloading of military personnel aboard a MV-22B osprey. MRF-D 25.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Acosta is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Acosta, a crew chief with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 assists Marines in securing seat belts during on-off drills at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, April 15, 2025. This drill ensures rapid and effective loading and unloading of military personnel aboard a MV-22B osprey. MRF-D 25.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Acosta is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Stippey

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 conduct on-off drills at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, April 15, 2025. This drill ensures rapid and effective loading and unloading of military personnel aboard a MV-22B osprey. MRF-D 25.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 conduct on-off drills at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, April 15, 2025. This drill ensures rapid and effective loading and unloading of military personnel aboard a MV-22B osprey. MRF-D 25.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Stippey

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), I Marine Expeditionary Force, fire at targets during a live fire Table 3-6 range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2025. The course of fire training served to properly train and evaluate Marines on Tables 3-6 evolutions, required annually by the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program. The combat marksmanship ranges test the Marines in a variety of scenarios, including unknown distance drills and day and night shoots, increasing the Marines weapons handling and marksmanship proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), I Marine Expeditionary Force, fire at targets during a live fire Table 3-6 range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2025. The course of fire training served to properly train and evaluate Marines on Tables 3-6 evolutions, required annually by the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program. The combat marksmanship ranges test the Marines in a variety of scenarios, including unknown distance drills and day and night shoots, increasing the Marines weapons handling and marksmanship proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel Serrano

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), I Marine Expeditionary Force, fire M16 rifles at targets during a live fire Table 3-6 range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2025. The course of fire training served to properly train and evaluate Marines on Tables 3-6 evolutions, required annually by the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program. The combat marksmanship ranges test the Marines in a variety of scenarios, including unknown distance drills and day and night shoots, increasing the Marines weapons handling and marksmanship proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), I Marine Expeditionary Force, fire M16 rifles at targets during a live fire Table 3-6 range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 14, 2025. The course of fire training served to properly train and evaluate Marines on Tables 3-6 evolutions, required annually by the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program. The combat marksmanship ranges test the Marines in a variety of scenarios, including unknown distance drills and day and night shoots, increasing the Marines weapons handling and marksmanship proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Manuel Serrano

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group conduct a 10k hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 11, 2025. The hike was the third iteration of a series and was conducted to condition the Marines and Sailors and to improve the battalion's unit cohesion and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group conduct a 10k hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 11, 2025. The hike was the third iteration of a series and was conducted to condition the Marines and Sailors and to improve the battalion's unit cohesion and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group conduct a 10k hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 11, 2025. The hike was the third iteration of a series and was conducted to condition the Marines and Sailors and to improve the battalion's unit cohesion and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group conduct a 10k hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 11, 2025. The hike was the third iteration of a series and was conducted to condition the Marines and Sailors and to improve the battalion's unit cohesion and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 and Armed Forces of the Philippines service members salute during the closing ceremony of Marine Exercise 2025 near Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines, April 12, 2025. MAREX 2025 is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Philippine Marine Corps designed to further enhance relationships, interoperability, and combined arms capabilities in a realistic training environment. MRF-D 25.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 and Armed Forces of the Philippines service members salute during the closing ceremony of Marine Exercise 2025 near Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines, April 12, 2025. MAREX 2025 is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Philippine Marine Corps designed to further enhance relationships, interoperability, and combined arms capabilities in a realistic training environment. MRF-D 25.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

I Marine Expeditionary Force