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Marine SSgt Sky Russell Mote.
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Casualty Info
Home Town El Dorado, California
Casualty Date Aug 10, 2012
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Gun, Small Arms Fire
Location Afghanistan
Conflict Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)
Location of Interment Green Valley Cemetery - Cameron Park, California
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Training Squadron 253 (VMGRT 253) was based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and responsible for providing the Fleet Marine Force active-duty and reserve KC-130 squadrons with qualified replacement pilots and enlisted aircrew. Known as the "Titans", VMGRT-253 was a subordinate unit of Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.