A soldier from Milton was killed in a helicopter crash at Fort Campbell in Kentucky March 29. The crash killed nine other soldiers as well. Warrant Officer 1 Jeffrey Barnes, 33, of Milton, had been flying in a Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter during a training exercise when his helicopter and another Black Hawk crashed around 10 p.m. During a news conference the following day, Brig. Gen. John Lubas said the helicopters were flying a multiship formation and using night vision goggles.

A group of Marine veterans met at The Hangar in Milton to support a cause close to their hearts.

The USMC Combat Helicopter and Tiltrotor Association, also known as Pop A Smoke, raised funds on April 14 and 15 to refurbish the Marine Aviation Memorial Tower. They also used the opportunity to meet up with old and new friends.

Milton’s team scored a 238.1 to earn its first win of the season. Trigger Time finished with a score of 207.9.