美國南部邊境車禍奪兩名海軍陸戰隊員生命，國防部展開調查

2025年4月15日，兩名美國海軍陸戰隊員在新墨西哥州聖塔特雷莎（Santa Teresa）附近執行邊境任務時，因車輛事故不幸喪生，另有一名隊員重傷。事故發生在上午8時50分左右，三人隸屬於駐加州彭德爾頓營（Camp Pendleton）的第一戰鬥工兵營（1st Combat Engineer Battalion），當時正參與「南部邊境聯合特遣部隊」（Joint Task Force-Southern Border）的部署行動。

國防部已確認罹難者為22歲的阿爾伯特·阿吉萊拉（Albert Aguilera）和28歲的馬塞利諾·加米諾（Marcelino Gamino），均來自加州。事故原因尚在調查中，受傷的隊員已被送往當地醫療機構接受治療。

此次部署是根據前總統唐納·川普（Donald Trump）的行政命令，旨在加強美國南部邊境的安全，防止非法移民進入。自2025年初以來，已有約1,500名現役軍人被派往邊境地區，協助建設防護設施並支援海關與邊境保護局（CBP）的行動。

國防部長皮特·赫格塞斯（Pete Hegseth）對此事件表示哀悼，稱這兩名隊員是「我們國家的英雄」，並向他們的家人和部隊致以深切的慰問。

三個重要觀點：

軍事部署風險顯現，需加強安全措施
此次事故突顯了軍事部署中的潛在風險，特別是在非戰鬥任務中，應加強對人員的安全培訓和裝備檢查。
邊境安全政策引發爭議
前總統川普的邊境安全政策導致大量軍人被派往邊境地區，雖然旨在加強國家安全，但也引發了對軍事資源使用的討論。
軍人家庭承受巨大壓力
軍人的部署對其家庭造成了心理和情感上的壓力，政府應提供更多支持，幫助他們應對這些挑戰。

Two U.S. Marines Killed in Vehicle Accident During Southern Border Deployment; Investigation Underway

On April 15, 2025, two U.S. Marines lost their lives in a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, while on a border deployment mission. A third Marine sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 8:50 a.m. The three Marines were part of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion based at Camp Pendleton, California, and were participating in the Joint Task Force-Southern Border operation.

The Department of Defense has identified the deceased as 22-year-old Albert Aguilera and 28-year-old Marcelino Gamino, both from California. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and the injured Marine has been transported to a local medical facility for treatment.

This deployment is in line with former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at enhancing security along the U.S. southern border to prevent illegal immigration. Since early 2025, approximately 1,500 active-duty troops have been dispatched to the border area to assist in constructing protective structures and supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed condolences, stating that the two Marines were “heroes of our nation” and extended heartfelt sympathies to their families and unit.

Three Key Points:

Highlighting Risks in Military Deployments
The accident underscores the inherent risks associated with military deployments, especially in non-combat missions, emphasizing the need for enhanced safety training and equipment checks.
Controversy Over Border Security Policies
Former President Trump’s border security policies have led to significant military involvement at the border, sparking discussions about the appropriate use of military resources.
Emotional Toll on Military Families
Deployments place considerable emotional and psychological strain on military families, necessitating increased governmental support to help them cope with these challenges.