Richard Bohling

Staff Sergeant Richard Bohling, Senior Airman Marion Pace, Senior Airman David Jones, Sergeant Thomas Meredith, and their two pilots were all killed when their UH-1F Iroquois helicopter crashed near Passaic, Missouri.

All four Security Policeman were providing security for a routine Air Force convoy transporting weapons system from AFB Whiteman to a launch silo near Passaic, Mo. An Air Force investigation revealed the helicopter's main rotor blade dipped out of position and struck the tail of the aircraft, which then broke apart.

Staff Sergeant Bohling served with the United States Air Force Security Forces for less than four years. He was assigned to the 352nd Missile Security Squadron.

Staff Sergeant Richard Bohling, Senior Airman Marion Pace, Senior Airman David Jones, Sergeant Thomas Meredith, and their two pilots were all killed when their UH-1F Iroquois helicopter crashed near Passaic, Missouri.

S/Sgt. Bowling,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 11th, 2022