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By Haley Britzky Jan 13, 2021

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Army identifies soldier killed in vehicle accident in Kuwait

"Anthony was a vital asset to our team, a dedicated professional, and his service will not be forgotten."

By Haley Britzky Jan 12, 2021

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Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Kuwait

Rest in peace, soldier.

By Jeff Schogol Nov 30, 2020

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Air Force officer dies in non-combat incident in the United Arab Emirates

An Air Force officer recently died in a “non-combat related vehicle incident” at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United...

By David Travis Bland, The State Nov 6, 2020

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Fort Jackson soldier dies while training on rifle range

A Fort Jackson, South Carolina, soldier died after being injured on the rifle training range, base officials announced Friday

By David Roza Sep 16, 2020

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Second airman killed in Kuwait vehicle accident in as many days

The death occurred mere two days after a different airman died in a separate accident on the same base

By Daniel Borunda, El Paso Times Sep 2, 2020

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Soldier killed in vehicle collision during training at Fort Bliss

A Fort Bliss soldier was killed in a military vehicle collision during training Friday evening at the Army post, officials...

By Erika I. Ritchie, The Orange County Register Aug 4, 2020

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Bodies of Marines and sailor missing in deadly AAV mishap found off San Clemente Island

The bodies of seven Marines and a sailor who disappeared when their seafaring military vehicle sank in deep water off...

By Carlos R. Munoz, Sarasota Herald-Tribune Jun 9, 2020

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Florida lawmaker demands military training reforms following soldier’s rollover death at Camp Humphreys

According to the Congressional Research Service, two times more military service members died between 2006 and 2018 — 32 percent...

By David Roza May 21, 2020

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DoD identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan

RIP

By David Roza May 5, 2020

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DoD identifies soldier who died in non-combat incident in Iraq

Sgt. Christopher Wesley Curry, 23 was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry...

By Jeff Schogol May 5, 2020

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US service member dies in non-combat incident in Iraq

'The cause of death remains under investigation, but COVID-19 is not suspected.'

By Jeff Schogol Apr 1, 2020

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DoD identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Iraq

Honor the fallen.

By Brock Vergakis, The Virginian-Pilot Mar 13, 2020

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Navy identifies sailor who died aboard USS Vella Gulf

The sailor who died aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf while it was in the Mediterranean Sea was Petty...

By Matthew Cabe, Victorville Daily Press Mar 11, 2020

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Soldier killed in training exercise at Fort Irwin

A U.S. Army soldier was killed and another sustained injuries during a training exercise at Fort Irwin on Monday, authorities...

By Jeff Schogol Feb 14, 2020

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US service member killed in non-combat incident in Djibouti

The incident marks the second non-combat death for the U.S. military in as many days

By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Dec 18, 2019

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Air Force halts parachute, dive and mountain training ops following airmen deaths

Parachuting, diving and mountaineering training and related operations are off-limits to U.S. airmen for now as Air Force Special Operations...

By Jared Keller Oct 30, 2019

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US service member killed in non-combat incident in Iraq

Army Sgt. Nathaneil G. Irish, 23, of Billings, Montana, died during an incident at Camp Taji, Iraq while supporting Operation...

By Cliff Pinckard, Advance Ohio Media Oct 22, 2019

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Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in Bradley rollover at Fort Stewart

"It is hard enough when you lose one soldier, but when you lose three at one time that pain is...

By Erika I. Ritchie, The Orange County Register Oct 22, 2019

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Marine dies in training accident at California mountain warfare center

A 21-year-old Marine died Sunday, Oct. 20, while training at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Center in Bridgeport, California, Marine...

By Jared Keller Oct 20, 2019

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3 soldiers killed in Bradley Fighting Vehicle rollover at Fort Stewart

Three soldiers were killed and another three injured while riding in their Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a training accident at...

By David Roza Oct 10, 2019

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Air Force PJ dies during mountain rescue training in Idaho

Though the incident is still under investigation, the Air Force said Tech Sgt. Peter Kraines, 33, died from injuries he...

By David Travis Bland, The State Sep 22, 2019

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Fort Jackson soldier dies while preparing for training drill, officials say

An 18-year-old Army recruit at Fort Jackson died following a "medical emergency" before a training drill, according to an officials...

By Jeff Schogol Aug 19, 2019

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Pentagon identifies Army reservist who died in non-combat incident in Saudi Arabia

Since January, a total of seven soldiers and one airman have been killed in noncombat incidents while supporting U.S.-led military...

By Haley Britzky Jul 25, 2019

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Army Reserve soldier killed in severe weather incident in Virginia

Our thoughts are with this soldier's loved ones.

By David Matthews, New York Daily News Jul 24, 2019

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US troops are increasingly falling to heatstroke during training as the military braces for rising temperatures

The military has a climate change problem

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Army identifies soldier killed in vehicle accident in Kuwait

Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Kuwait

Air Force officer dies in non-combat incident in the United Arab Emirates

Fort Jackson soldier dies while training on rifle range

Second airman killed in Kuwait vehicle accident in as many days

Soldier killed in vehicle collision during training at Fort Bliss

Bodies of Marines and sailor missing in deadly AAV mishap found off San Clemente Island

Florida lawmaker demands military training reforms following soldier’s rollover death at Camp Humphreys

DoD identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan

DoD identifies soldier who died in non-combat incident in Iraq

US service member dies in non-combat incident in Iraq

DoD identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Iraq

Navy identifies sailor who died aboard USS Vella Gulf

Soldier killed in training exercise at Fort Irwin

US service member killed in non-combat incident in Djibouti

Air Force halts parachute, dive and mountain training ops following airmen deaths

US service member killed in non-combat incident in Iraq

Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in Bradley rollover at Fort Stewart

Marine dies in training accident at California mountain warfare center

3 soldiers killed in Bradley Fighting Vehicle rollover at Fort Stewart

Air Force PJ dies during mountain rescue training in Idaho

Fort Jackson soldier dies while preparing for training drill, officials say

Pentagon identifies Army reservist who died in non-combat incident in Saudi Arabia

Army Reserve soldier killed in severe weather incident in Virginia

US troops are increasingly falling to heatstroke during training as the military braces for rising temperatures