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The Department of Defense on Saturday identified six Marines who were killed in Afghanistan when their helicopter crashed while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

They have been identified as:

Capt. Daniel B. Bartle, 27, of Ferndale, Washington

Capt. Nathan R. McHone, 29, of Crystal Lake, Illinois

MSgt. Travis W. Riddick, 40, of Centerville, Iowa

Cpl. Jesse W. Stites, 23, of North Beach, Maryland

Cpl. Kevin J. Reinhard, 25, of Colonia, New Jersey

Cpl. Joseph D. Logan, 22, of Willis, Texas

The Marines were supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

They were assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.