Warner Robins AFB in Houston County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Yanky 72 Memorial

Aircraft Collection

— Museum of Aviation —

Yankee 72 Crash Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Yankee 72 Crash Marker

Inscription. This memorial is dedicated in loving memory and recognition of the 16 souls who died when their U.S. Marine Corps KC-130T was lost in Leflore County, Mississippi, on July 10, 2017. The Marines and Sailor were from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 (VMGR-452), based at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York, and the 2nd Raider Battalion based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. They were husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, friends and patriots … each served their country, and eschew served with honor. We mourn the loss of our Marine Corps and Navy military members who perished that day.

Major Caine M. Goyette • Captain Sean E. Elliott • Gunnery Sergeant Mark A. Hopkins • Gunnery Sergeant Brendan C. Johnson • Staff Sergeant Robert A. Cox • Staff Sergeant William J. Kundrat • Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan M. Lohrey • Staff Sergeant Joshua M. Snowden • Sergeant Chad E. Jenson • Sergeant Julian M. Kevianne • Sergeant Talon R. Leach • Sergeant Owen J. Lennon • Sergeant Joseph J. Murray • Sergeant Dietrich A. Schmieman • Corporal Daniel I. Baldassare • Corporal Collin J.Schaaff

“Yanky

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72, you made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and we will never forget you.”

Erected by Museum of Aviation.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 2017.

Location. 32° 35.61′ N, 83° 35.132′ W. Memorial is in Warner Robins, Georgia, in Houston County. It is in Warner Robins AFB. It can be reached from Heritage Boulevard east of Oak Avenue (U.S. 129), on the right when traveling north. Located on the grounds of the Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, GA. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1942 Heritage Blvd, Warner Robins GA 31098, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Yankee 72 Crash Marker

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: C-130E “Hercules” (a few steps from this marker); F-101F “Voodoo” (within shouting distance of this marker); RF-101C “Voodoo” (within shouting distance of this marker); F-89J “Scorpion” (within shouting distance of this marker); C-141C “Starlifter” (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Douglas WB-66D (about 600 feet away); Airman’s Memorial An Enduring Legacy (about 700 feet away); B-52D “Stratofortress” (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warner Robins.

Also see . . .
1. 2017 United States Marine Corps KC-130 crash. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 4, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

2. Museum of Aviation in Warner Robbins. (Submitted on July 4, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 944 times since then and 160 times this year. Last updated on July 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.