Two Marines, Lance Cpl. Albert Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Marcelino Gamino, tragically died in a rollover crash near the U.S.-Mexico border while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations. The crash occurred as they were en route to El Paso, Texas, highlighting the risks associated with military duties in border security. Their commanding officer expressed profound condolences, emphasizing the significant loss felt within the Marine community. A third Marine remains hospitalized in critical condition. The I Marine Expeditionary Force continues its operations to reinforce border security since January 2025.
The loss of Lance Cpl. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Gamino is deeply felt by all of us, said Marine Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion, the commanding officer for 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper. I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers.
Lance Cpl. Marcelino Gamino, 28, of Fresno, had enlisted in May 2022 and made significant contributions to his unit, including a deployment to Darwin, Australia.
The incident near the U.S.-Mexico border highlights the ongoing operations of the I Marine Expeditionary Force, which has been reinforcing border security since January.
The Marines were on their way to El Paso, Texas, when the rollover crash occurred, underscoring the dangers faced by military personnel in support of border operations.
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