Olathe man identified as 1 of U.S. Marines killed in helicopter crash
The U.S. Marine Corps Friday identified a 21-year-old Olathe man as one of five Marines killed in a helicopter crash this week.
The Marines said Crew Chief Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, 21, of Olathe; Sgt. Alex Langen, 23 of Chandler, Arizona; Capt. Benjamin Moulton, 27, of Emmett, Idaho; Jack Casey, 26, of Dover, New Hampshire; and Capt. Miguel Nava, 28, of Traverse City, Michigan, died when their helicopter crashed Tuesday in a remote snow-covered area in southern California.🕊️
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We are getting ready to head to the hospital for my husband’s surgery and just wanted to say thank you so much to all of who have shared messages, prayers and well wishes for Abraham. We are humbled and so grateful to be surrounded by aloha during this really tough time. 🙏🏽
HAPPENING NOW: Secretary of State Marco Rubio shuts down “absurd and ridiculous” talking points from Democrat Rep. Ted Lieu about President Trump’s heath.
“You may not like his policies, you may not like the decisions he's made. But I assure you, this is not a president that sleeps or is cognitively impaired in any way, shape, or form. And in fact is incredibly active, much more so in many cases than much younger people that are around him. Those are facts.”
Proud to welcome back another brave warrior who was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Brett Bender.
Sergeant Bender, a 68W Combat Medic, was involuntarily separated in July 2022, leading to significant hardship for him and his family. With support from the @USArmy COVID-19 Reinstatement & Reconciliation Task Force - and under the leadership of @SecWar and @SecArmy - he was reinstated in March 2026 with full relief, including backpay, a backdated promotion to E-6, MOS & duty station preference, entitlements, benefits, and constructive service credit. Now, Staff Sergeant Bender and his family are preparing to head overseas for his next assignment.
He shared, “I have long felt called by the Lord to serve the men and women who serve our country, and I do not take the opportunity to return to that noble profession lightly. I am excited to continue my career and encouraged to once again…serve my country and my fellow soldiers.”
Welcome back to the formation, SSG Bender!
Last night, a violent rioter savagely kicked and bit ICE law enforcement officers outside of Delaney Hall. Today, this violent agitator is being charged.
The Trump Administration will ALWAYS stand with our federal law enforcement officers. Anyone who assaults a law enforcement officer will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
On Saturday night, Boston Firefighters responded to a 3-alarm fire at a residence in Dorchester. While battling the blaze, 53-year old Firefighter Robert “BK” Kilduff, Jr. suffered a fall from a third floor window and sustained severe injuries. He was rushed to Boston Medical Center, where despite lifesaving efforts by firefighters on scene, Boston EMS and hospital staff, he succumbed to his injuries. Through the efforts of FF Kilduff and others on scene, all five residents made it out of the burning home safely and the fire was kept from spreading to adjacent residences.
Bobby was a 24-year veteran of the Boston Fire Department, following in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather. He also served his country as a U.S. Marine before his decades as a firefighter; demonstrating a dedication and a calling to serve others. He was a proud member of Rescue Company 2, and was recently credited with the saving the life of a fellow firefighter who suffered cardiac arrest while responding to a fire just over a month ago. Bobby performed CPR on the unresponsive firefighter on the way to the hospital and the firefighter survived.
Firefighter Bobby Kilduff, Jr. exemplified what it meant to be a union firefighter. He was passionate about his profession, and passionate about improving the lives of his fellow firefighters. Bobby leaves behind two adult children and will be laid to rest next week.