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U.S. Air Force · United States 
Charles Huskey
1986
Charles Lane Huskey served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Staff Sergeant Charles Huskey, Senior Airman Donald Heitkamp, Airman First Class Barry Holmes, and their two pilots were killed when their UH-1 helicopter crashed shortly after 3:00 pm near Bear Butte State Park, South Dakota.
They were providing security for a missile maintenance movement for a convoy from Ellsworth AFB to Opal when the accident occurred. An additional Security Policeman who was participating in the security of the convoy was the only sole survivor of the crash.
Staff Sergeant Huskey served with the United States Air Force Security Forces for five years and was assigned to the 45th Missle Security Squadron.
They were providing security for a missile maintenance movement for a convoy from Ellsworth AFB to Opal when the accident occurred. An additional Security Policeman who was participating in the security of the convoy was the only sole survivor of the crash.
Staff Sergeant Huskey served with the United States Air Force Security Forces for five years and was assigned to the 45th Missle Security Squadron.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1977 – 1981
1985 – 1986
Also Served
United States Air Force Security Forces
Staff Sergeant
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