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FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno-area Congressman Jim Costa released a connection connected Friday pursuing the decease of a Marine from Fresno who was identified arsenic 1 of the victims successful a fatal clang during a convoy successful New Mexico.
On April 15, 2 Marines were killed and 1 was hospitalized aft the clang adjacent Santa Teresa successful New Mexico, according to officials. Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno, was identified arsenic 1 of the Marines killed.
Lance Cpl Gamino was a combat technologist with the First Combat Engineer Battalion, First Marine Division. He enlisted successful May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal successful August 2024.
On Friday, Congressman Jim Costa released a connection honoring the Marine Lance Cpl. Gamino.
We mourn the tragic nonaccomplishment of Lance Corporal Marcelino M. Gamino, a arrogant lad of Fresno who gave his beingness successful work to our nation. At conscionable 28, helium served with grant successful the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Our hearts are with his family, friends, and chap Marines arsenic they grieve this profound loss. His representation volition endure arsenic a testament to the strength, service, and tone of the San Joaquin Valley.
Congressman Jim CostaThe different Marine killed successful the clang was identified arsenic Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside. A 3rd Marine was taken to the infirmary and remains successful captious condition, according to officials.
