The five MCAS Miramar-based Marines who were killed in a helicopter crash in a remote part of San Diego County in the early hours of Wednesday, February 7 have been identified. In a statement, the Marine Corps identified the following victims of the crash: Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, 21, of Olathe, Kansas, a CH-53E helicopter crew chief. Sgt. Alec Langen, 23, of Chandler, Arizona, a CH-53E helicopter crew chief. Capt. Benjamin Moulton, 27, of Emmett, Idaho, a CH-53E helicopter pilot. Capt. Jack Casey, 26, of Dover, New Hampshire, a CH-53E helicopter pilot. Capt. Miguel Nava, 28, of Traverse City, Michigan, a CH-53E helicopter pilot. Donovan Davis enlisted in the Marine Corps on September 3, 2019, and was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal on January 1, 2024. His decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Alec Langen enlisted in the Marine Corps on September 14, 2017, and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on October 1, 2022. His decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons. Benjamin Moulton was commissioned in the Marine Corps on March 29, 2019, and was promoted to the rank of Captain on August 1, 2023. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal. Jack Casey was commissioned in the Marine Corps on May 16, 2019, and was promoted to the rank of Captain on September 1, 2023. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal. Miguel Nava was commissioned in the Marine Corps on May 26, 2017, and was promoted to the rank of Captain on November 1, 2021. His decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/national/military-news/5-marines-identified-helicopter-crash-san-diego/509-19e0c083-4755-4832-aafb-e777f43f5922