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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.
The Hill
07-06-2025
- The Hill
US soldier dies in training accident in Hungary
Sgt. Aaron Cox died on Thursday as a result of a vehicle accident during training near Camp Croft, Hungary during preparations for the upcoming Exercise Saber Guardian 25 in Hungary, according to Army officials. Cox, 24, was identified on Saturday. '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,' Col. Duke Reim, said in a statement sent to The Hill. The Exercise Saber Guardian 25 is set to enhance NATO's land component mission command through long tactical marches, river crossings, live fire events and a rocket live-fire over the Black Sea to improve service members' abilities to help the United States defend Allies. Cox joined the Army in 2021 and was enlisted in the 101st Airborne Division, which specializes in air assault, during the time of his passing. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Expert Infantryman Badge and the Air Assault Badge for his service. 'The loss of Sgt. Cox is a tragedy for all of us on the Strike team. He was a strong Soldier and leader, who quickly rose through the ranks while serving,' Reim said. The accident remains under investigation after response teams worked together for a week to recover the vehicle from a peat bog, CBS reported. They used specialized equipment to drain water from the side and 'stabilize the ground,' to pull the 70-ton vehicle ashore, the outlet said.
