Identity of deceased Airman released as search operations continue for downed Osprey.

The tragic crash of an Air Force Osprey off the coast of Japan this week resulted in the death of Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher, with seven other crew members still missing. Galliher, a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was remembered as a devoted serviceman who enlisted right after high school, and leaves behind a wife and two young sons. Extensive search-and-rescue efforts, involving U.S. military personnel, Japanese forces, and local fishermen, continue for the missing crew. The Osprey, part of the 353rd Special Operations Wing, was on a training mission near Yakushima Island when the incident occurred. Following the crash, the unit grounded its Ospreys for safety checks, reflecting ongoing concerns about the aircraft’s safety. The incident adds to a series of recent Osprey crashes, underscoring mechanical issues that have long troubled the dual-rotor aircraft. The investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing, as the military community mourns the loss and continues the search for the missing airmen.