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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
One Soldier Dead, Another Injured in Fort Campbell Helicopter Training Crash
A soldier was killed and another injured during an aviation training mission Wednesday evening at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the service announced. The incident occurred at 7 p.m. local time, according to a statement from the 101st Airborne Division. Emergency responders confirmed one fatality at the scene. The second soldier was evacuated to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee, where they were listed in stable condition. The helicopter involved was carrying only two personnel -- the pilot and co-pilot -- at the time of the accident, according to the service. Officials did not release the names of those involved or specify which crew member died. Identities are commonly withheld until notification of the next-of-kin. Read Next: Army Officials Pushed Back on Pop-Up MAGA Shop Ahead of Fort Bragg Trump Speech The division did not release further details on what led up to the crash or the nature of the training exercise. An investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing. The fatality comes just weeks after another deadly incident involving a 101st Airborne soldier. Sgt. Aaron Cox died during a vehicle training exercise near Camp Croft, Hungary, in early June while assigned to the division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team. The Army has grappled with a series of high-profile aviation mishaps, particularly involving Black Hawk helicopters. Despite the frequency and severity of these incidents, Army officials have not publicly indicated whether the accidents stem from aircraft design flaws, training protocols, or systemic oversight gaps. In January, a Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., killing all 64 people aboard the commercial jet and the three-soldier military crew. That incident followed a deadly 2023 crash in which nine soldiers died during a nighttime training flight when two HH-60 Black Hawks collided near Fort Campbell. It was one of the most serious non-combat aviation accidents in Army history. Just weeks later, three soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division in Alaska were killed when two Apache helicopters collided during a training mission. The back-to-back incidents triggered a force-wide stand-down to review flight safety procedures. Fort Campbell, encompassing more than 106,000 acres, is home to several key Army units, including the 101st Airborne Division, 5th Special Forces Group and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. The base serves as a critical hub for air assault and special operations. Related: Route Used by Army Black Hawk During Deadly Collision Was Far Too Risky, Safety Officials Say
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fort Campbell soldier killed in aviation training exercise June 11
A soldier was killed in an aviation training exercise at Fort Campbell the evening of June 11. An aviation incident in the Fort Campbell training area involving two servicemembers occurred at approximately 7 p.m., a Fort Campbell media release said. Emergency services responded immediately. One soldier was confirmed as deceased. The other injured soldier was taken to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Clarksville and is in stable condition. More: Death of Fort Campbell soldier in Hungary vehicle training exercise under investigation More: Nearly 500 Fort Campbell soldiers head to D.C. for Army anniversary parade The names of those involved are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin is notified, the Fort Campbell release said. A spokesperson said no other information is being shared at this time. The incident is under investigation. The June 5 death of another Fort Campbell soldier Sgt. Aaron Cox, 24, is being investigated, which occurred during a vehicle training exercise near Camp Croft, Hungary. Cox died as a result of wounds from a vehicle accident during preparations for the upcoming Exercise Saber Guardian 25 in Hungary, a Fort Campbell media release said. More: Fort Campbell to dedicate monument to 9 soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash last year Over the years, several aviation deaths during training exercises have occurred involving Fort Campbell service men and women. One of the deadliest aviation training crashes occurred on March 29, 2023 when nine Fort Campbell soldiers, nicknamed the "Dustoff Nine", were killed after two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters collided in Trigg County during a routine medical training exercise, while using night vision goggles. The nine soldiers, ranged in age from 23 to 36. A year after the tragedy, a monument honoring the "Dustoff Nine" was unveiled on Memorial Row at Fort Campbell. Kerri Bartlett is Middle Tennessee Region editor. This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Fort Campbell soldier killed in aviation training exercise June 11
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Sergeant dies from wounds sustained in training accident in Hungary
A 24-year-old Army sergeant died as a result of a training accident near Camp Croft, Hungary, on June 5. Sgt. Aaron Cox, of Mabank, Texas, was an infantryman with the 'Strike' 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The sergeant died from wounds sustained during a vehicle accident during preparations for the upcoming Exercise Saber Guardian 25. The accident is under investigation. 'The loss of Sgt. Cox is a tragedy for all of us on the Strike team,' said, Col. Duke Reim, commander, 2MBCT, 101st Airborne Division. 'He was a strong soldier and leader, who quickly rose through the ranks while serving. We are in direct contact with his family, for care and support that they need during this difficult time. We would like to thank our Hungarian Allies for their prompt response and support to our soldiers.' Cox enlisted in 2021 and graduated basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, before being assigned to the 101st at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in 2022. The sergeant was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course and Combat Lifesaver Course. He previously deployed to Poland. The Hungary deployment was his second deployment. His awards include the Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Expert Infantryman Badge and Air Assault Badge.
Fox News
07-06-2025
- Fox News
US soldier killed in vehicle crash while training abroad, Army confirms
A U.S. soldier died during a training incident in Hungary this week, the Army's 101st Airborne Division confirmed to Fox News Digital Saturday. Sgt. Aaron Cox, 24, of Mabank, Texas, died Thursday near Camp Croft from injuries sustained in a crash when he was driving a vehicle in preparation for the Saber Guardian 25 exercise. Cox was an infantryman assigned to the "Strike" 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division. "The loss of Sgt. Cox is a tragedy for all of us on the Strike team," Col. Duke Reim, commander, 2MBCT, 101st Airborne Division, said in a statement. "He was a strong soldier and leader who quickly rose through the ranks while serving. "We are in direct contact with his family for care and support that they need during this difficult time. We would like to thank our Hungarian allies for their prompt response and support to our soldiers." Cox joined the Army in 2021 and was first assigned to Fort Campbell in the Kentucky-Tennessee area after basic training. He graduated from the Army Basic Leader Course and the Combat Lifesaver Course. His awards included the Air Assault Badge, Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Expert Infantryman Badge. Cox was on his second deployment after he served in Poland three years ago. The accident is under investigation. Four soldiers died in Lithuania earlier this year when their vehicle was found in a bog after they went missing. Sgt. Jose Duenez, Jr., 25, of Joliet, Illinois; Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, 25, of Glendale, California; Pfc. Dante D. Taitano, 21, of Dededo, Guam, and Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, of Battle Creek, Michigan, were all M1 Abrams tank system maintainers. They had been on a mission to repair and tow an immobilized tactical vehicle.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
East Texas soldier dies while preparing for training exercise in Hungary
FORT CAMPBELL, KY. (KETK) — An East Texas infantryman assigned to the 101st Airborne Division in Kentucky has died following a training accident near Camp Croft in Hungary on Thursday. Disturbance call at Cascades subdivision leads to officer-involved shooting in Tyler By Saturday, the 101st Airborne Division identified the man as Sgt. Aaron Cox, of Mabank, who was a member of the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team. Authorities said he died following a vehicle accident while preparing for the upcoming Exercise Saber Guardian 25 in Hungary. Courtesy of the 101st Airborne Division Cox enlisted in the Army in 2021 and was on his second deployment, having previously served in Poland in 2022. During his service, he received numerous medals including the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. 'The loss of Sgt. Cox is a tragedy for all of us on the Strike team,' Col. Duke Reim said. 'He was as a strong solider and leader who quickly rose through the ranks while serving. We are in direct contact, with his family, for care and support that they need during this difficult time.' Military officials have confirmed that the incident is under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
