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A U.S. Marine with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, walks across a catwalk during a raid leaders course hosted by EOTG at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 23, 2025. EOTG is a section of the I MEF command element that trains and evaluates deploying Marine units in select individual and collective tasks to enhance their tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

A U.S. Marine with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, walks across a catwalk during a raid leaders course hosted by EOTG at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 23, 2025. EOTG is a section of the I MEF command element that trains and evaluates deploying Marine units in select individual and collective tasks to enhance their tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ezra Jackson, a team leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, maneuvers into a doorway during a raid leaders course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 23, 2025. EOTG is a section of the I MEF command element that trains and evaluates deploying Marine units in select individual and collective tasks to enhance their tactics, techniques, and procedures. Jackson is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ezra Jackson, a team leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, maneuvers into a doorway during a raid leaders course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 23, 2025. EOTG is a section of the I MEF command element that trains and evaluates deploying Marine units in select individual and collective tasks to enhance their tactics, techniques, and procedures. Jackson is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez, a radio operator assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, operates a multi-mission terminal (MMT) during a command post exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, April 23, 2025. The MMT is a rapidly deployable, software-defined system that provides broadband connectivity across multiple satellite networks, enabling secure communications in support of expeditionary operations. The CPX allowed the 15th MEU to develop best practices for command and control of forces from a shore-based location to test systems, evaluate processes, develop techniques, and validate standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez, a radio operator assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, operates a multi-mission terminal (MMT) during a command post exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, April 23, 2025. The MMT is a rapidly deployable, software-defined system that provides broadband connectivity across multiple satellite networks, enabling secure communications in support of expeditionary operations. The CPX allowed the 15th MEU to develop best practices for command and control of forces from a shore-based location to test systems, evaluate processes, develop techniques, and validate standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, maneuver into a room during a raid leaders course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 23, 2025. EOTG is a section of the I MEF command element that trains and evaluates deploying Marine units in select individual and collective tasks to enhance their tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, maneuver into a room during a raid leaders course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 23, 2025. EOTG is a section of the I MEF command element that trains and evaluates deploying Marine units in select individual and collective tasks to enhance their tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez

U.S. Navy Lt. Andrei Lojek, an anesthesiologist with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, observes as Sailors evaluate a patient during a notional casualty scenario, part of a certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2025. The certification exercise is being conducted to demonstrate the ability to establish Role 2 capabilities through scenario-based training, which include strategies of effective Prolonged Casualty Care in austere environments that support warfighting efforts and increasing readiness as a forward deployable medical asset within I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

U.S. Navy Lt. Andrei Lojek, an anesthesiologist with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, observes as Sailors evaluate a patient during a notional casualty scenario, part of a certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2025. The certification exercise is being conducted to demonstrate the ability to establish Role 2 capabilities through scenario-based training, which include strategies of effective Prolonged Casualty Care in austere environments that support warfighting efforts and increasing readiness as a forward deployable medical asset within I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

U.S. Navy Sailors with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, carry a patient into a Role 2 care center during a notional casualty scenario, part of a certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2025. The certification exercise is being conducted to demonstrate the ability to establish Role 2 capabilities through scenario-based training, which include strategies of effective Prolonged Casualty Care in austere environments that support warfighting efforts and increasing readiness as a forward deployable medical asset within I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

U.S. Navy Sailors with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, carry a patient into a Role 2 care center during a notional casualty scenario, part of a certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2025. The certification exercise is being conducted to demonstrate the ability to establish Role 2 capabilities through scenario-based training, which include strategies of effective Prolonged Casualty Care in austere environments that support warfighting efforts and increasing readiness as a forward deployable medical asset within I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

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

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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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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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

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. 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

I Marine Expeditionary Force