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President Biden has released a statement following news of a helicopter crash that killed two guardsmen in Mississippi.

In a statement, President Biden said, “Jill and I mourn the loss of two Mississippi National Guardsmen, whose aircraft crashed during a routine training mission near Booneville, Mississippi yesterday. Our prayers are with their families, units, and the entire Mississippi National Guard at this incredibly difficult time. These two Guardsmen embodied the very best of our nation—bound by honor, and committed to service.”

According to officials, the helicopter accident involved a two-seat AH-64 Apache that crashed in Prentiss County. Governor Tate Reeves has confirmed the fallen national guard soldiers as Chief Warrant Officer Bryan Andrew Zemek and Chief Warrant Officer Derek Joshua Abbott. Both Service Members served at the Mississippi National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility located in Tupelo. Governor Reeves said “I want to extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of our fallen soldiers. We will always remember these dedicated Soldiers for their honorable service, and we grieve with the families during this tragic time.”

This incident is part of a series of recent military helicopter crashes. Earlier this month, another AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in Salt Lake City (resulting in no fatalities). In addition, a CH-53E Super Stallion carrying five marines crashed during a storm in California, resulting in all five crewmembers dying.