Yanky 72 memorial information — DVIDS On July 10, 2017, a profound tragedy shook the United States military and echoed across the nation. A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130T aircraft, carrying the call sign Yanky 72, suffered a catastrophic mid-air malfunction over Leflore County, Mississippi. The crash claimed the lives of all 16 elite service members on board. The flight carried nine crew members from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 (VMGR-452) and seven passengers fro

On June 27, 2023, the world lost a brave warrior who gave everything in service to a cause greater than himself. Corporal Ian Tortorici of the United States Marine Corps was killed in action in Ukraine, answering a call that crossed borders and boundaries. His story is one of courage, brotherhood, and sacrifice that deserves to be remembered and honored. This post reflects on the life and legacy of CPL Ian Tortorici, a Marine who stood tall in the face of danger and whose sac