Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed Wednesday afternoon when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission near Harvest, Alabama. The chopper went down in a field along a residential road, sparking flames and panic among locals but no civilian injuries.
Officials say the crash is under investigation by military aviation experts. Alabama leaders and the National Guard expressed deep sorrow, calling the fallen crew members heroes and pledging support to their families. The tragedy underscores the dangers service members face even during routine training flights.