Marine Helicopter Crash in Iraq

The Major Networks are reporting the crash of a US Marine helicopter in western Iraq. Reported dead are 31. Fox news says this is the Heaviest casualties of any single incident involving U.S. troops since invasion.

Reports say that the Marines were conducting security operations and were going to help election workers.

Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.

Our hearts go out to those families who have lost their loved ones in this incident.

Reference: Fox News; MSNBC; ABC News.

Signing Off. Until next time, I'll see ya on the Blog! drh.