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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

HELICOPTER COMMANDER FIRED BEFORE DEADLY HAWAII CRASH

"
Brig. Gen. Russell Sanborn, commander of the 1st
Marine Aircraft Wing, lost confidence in the ability of
Lt. Col. Edward Pavelka to lead Marine Heavy
Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine spokesman 1st Lt.
Joseph Butterfield said Monday..."

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