ROTC Cadet From Ridgewood Dies During Basic Training, Army Says
HARDIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, JUL 28 – Cadet Neil Edara, 22, died during a land navigation exercise at Fort Knox amid a heat wave; his death is under investigation, Army officials said.
- On Saturday, U.S. Army Cadet Command announced Cadet Neil Edara, 22, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, died during Land Navigation training at Fort Knox.
- The training site at Fort Knox used varied terrain, and Cadet Edara was attending Cadet Summer Training as part of 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp at the land navigation site.
- U.S. Army Cadet Command said Edara became unresponsive during land navigation training Thursday, received medical care, and was taken to University of Louisville Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
- A private memorial service is planned Monday, and at this time, the cause of death is under investigation.
- The largest annual training event involves over 7,000 ROTC cadets, with Fort Knox hosting military operations focused on leadership and tactical readiness.
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