Commander Edwards Lost at Sea | Virginia Beach News

A Navy helicopter commander with over 2,000 flight hours and a legacy of selfless leadership has been identified as the crew member lost in the Arabian Sea. Commander Gabe Edwards, the decorated leader of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Five, made an emergency landing on July 1st, and despite a massive 102-hour search covering 14,000 square miles, he was never found. His wife praised him as the foundation of their family, always putting his crew and values first. Commanders hailed him as a model of integrity and courage, with a promotion to Captain on the horizon. The Navy continues to investigate the cause, ruling out hostile action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e8b5594b9d3872ef