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‘One of the greats’: Camp Pendleton Marine pilot killed in training exercise identified
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Times of San Diego
Maj. Tyler R. Braconi.
(Photo courtesy of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing)Military officials have identified the Camp Pendleton-based pilot and California native killed in a helicopter crash last week.
Maj. Tyler R. Braconi, 35, died when an AH-1Z Viper carrying two crew members crashed Thursday evening during routine training for the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course near an unpopulated area of Imperial Gables.
Braconi’s decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with four bronze stars.
“We join the family of Maj. Tyler Braconi in mourning the unimaginable loss of a loved one.