Release number: 16-005
Date: January 16, 2016 Hawaiian Standard Time

Press Conference by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Commanding General

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – The commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Brig. Gen. Russell A. C. Sanborn will deliver remarks on the search and rescue operation in a press conference at 12:00 p.m. HST on January 17, 2016 at Hale'iwa Alii Beach Park. 

Search and rescue efforts remain ongoing for twelve U.S. Marines after their two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters impacted the water off the coast of Oahu’s Waimea Bay along the North Shore the evening of January 14, 2016. 

We remain faithful to our Marines and their families as we support them in this trying hour. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all during this difficult time.

 Media seeking additional information should contact the Marine Corps Public Affairs Officer, Capt. Timothy Irish at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, via email:  timothy.irish@usmc.mil and mcbh.eoc.pao.fct2@usmc.mil or by phone: 1-(808) 216-7183.  No RSVP is necessary to attend the press conference but doing so will alert you to changes in time or location.