Three soldiers aboard a Black Hawk helicopter were involved in a mid-air collision with a DC airliner, with the third soldier now identified. The tragic incident occurred in Washington DC, leaving many questioning how such a collision could have happened.

The soldiers have been identified as Chief Warrant Officer 3 Irvin Hernandez, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kristoffer Schneider, and Staff Sgt. Jean Paul Medlin. The soldiers were on a routine training mission when the accident occurred.

The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the crash to determine what caused the collision. In the meantime, the families of the soldiers are left grieving and seeking answers.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks that military personnel face every day in the line of duty. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the soldiers involved in this tragic accident.