Trainee found dead at Fort Jackson
- A trainee from Charlie Company within the 2nd Battalion of the 13th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson was discovered deceased during a training session on Thursday.
- The Army has not released the soldier's name or cause of death, withholding the name until next-of-kin notification completes per regulations.
- Fort Jackson, the largest U.S. Army basic training installation with over 50,000 trainees each year, announced a two-day pause in training activities and is offering support services to the soldier’s family and unit members.
- Maj. Gen. Daryl O. Hood, the commanding officer at Fort Jackson, expressed that the loss of a soldier impacts everyone and extended his condolences to the soldier’s family, training staff, and fellow recruits.
- This death adds to multiple recent fatalities at Fort Jackson, including drill sergeants and trainees, though no connection among cases has been reported.
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Soldier found dead during training at Fort Jackson, US Army says
Soldier found dead during training at Fort Jackson
FORT JACKSON, SC (WJBF) - A basic combat training soldier from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, was found deceased during training, on Thursday, April 24th, officials at Fort Jackson said on Sunday. “Losing a teammate affects us all,” said Fort Jackson Commander, Maj. Gen. Daryl O. Hood. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their family as well as the cadre and fellow trainees.” According to the Fort Jackson Facebook Page, i…
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