Marine pilot killed in California helicopter crash ‘was one of the greats,’ squadron says

Maj. Tyler Braconi had more than a decade of service in the Marines as a helicopter pilot. He died in a crash in the ...

‘One of the greats': California Marine pilot killed in Camp Pendleton crash identified

The U.S. Marine Corps identified the pilot killed in last week's helicopter crash in the California desert as Maj. Tyler R.

California lawmakers want answers after live fire demonstration rained shrapnel on highway

California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton Saturday led to a misfire that ...

Marine pilot killed in California desert training exercise identified

Braconi became a decorated officer after joining the Marine Corps in 2012. He attained the rank of major in 2022 and received ...

Marine Corps artillery mishap part of unusual firing over highway

The US Marine Corps is no stranger to firing live ordnance as part training, but it had been years — more than 70, according ...