3 Navy sailors assigned to NAS Pensacola killed in Florida crash
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PENSACOLA, Fla. (WWSB) - Three Navy sailors assigned to Naval Air Station Pensacola died in a crash early Saturday in Florida, the Navy confirmed.The vehicle was traveling westbound when it hit a barrier at M Street and caught fire. All three sailors were pronounced dead at the scene.The Navy said two of the sailors were assigned to the Naval Air Technical Training Center. The third was assigned to Naval Aviation Schools Command.According to Cmdr. David Gardner, a spokesperson for Naval Education and Training Command onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, the sailors who died are:Aviation Ordinance Man Airman Apprentice Dracon BagleyAviation Ordinance Man Recruit Francois LongdubateAirman Apprentice David DeandaThe Navy also issued a statement.“The Navy is mourning the loss of our shipmates and extends our deepest condolences to the sailors’ families, friends and fellow sailors during this difficult time,” the statement said.Navy chaplains are providing grief counseling and support.The c