1st SFG paratrooper dies during training exercise

[SouthernDZ]

RIP brother.


JBLM paratrooper dies during training exercise in Mason County

A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier died Friday during an airborne training exercise in Mason County, according to a press release from the base.

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported that the soldier went missing near the community of Kamilche, south of Shelton. The base’s release said the operation occurred at about noon, and after a search of the area, the body was found at about 10 p.m.

JBLM identified the soldier as a member of the 1st Special Forces Group.

According to the release, an investigation into the incident is uderway. The name of the soldier will not be released until after next-of-kin is notified.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones of the soldier involved in this tragic incident,” Col. Otto K. Liller, commander of 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) says in the release.

“We will conduct a thorough investigation into this incident, and we will do everything in our power to support the family of the brave soldier who died today.”

http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/military/article34987686.html

[Richard]

RIP, soldier. :(

Richard

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (USASOC News Service, Sept. 13, 2015) Capt. James M. Ahn, 29, a U.S. Special Forces Soldier was found deceased after an airborne operation on Sept. 11, 2015 in Mason County, Washington.

He was assigned to the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) headquartered at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Ahn's military education includes the Detachment Leaders Course, Special Operational Detachment Qualification Course, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Course, Infantry Maneuver Captain's Career Course, Basic Airborne Course, the Static Line Jumpmaster Course, Military Freefall Course and a graduate of the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course.

His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Rigger Badge Military Freefall Badge and the Parachutist Badge. He was posthumously awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

[Pete]

RIP Trooper

[JJ_BPK]

RIP Brother, Vaya con Dios..

[The Reaper]

RIP, brother.

Prayers out.

TR

[SF_BHT]

RIP Brother...

[nousdefions]

Rest in God's Peace, Warrior

The land of the Free, because of the Brave

[Old Dog New Trick]

RIP Brother

[CDRODA396]

Rest In Peace and thank you for your service.

[mark46th]

Rest in Peace, Warrior
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[Joker]

Rest in Peace Brother. DOL

[Sohei]

Rest In Peace, Warrior!

Thank you for your service!

[PRB]

RIP Brother

[echoes]

Rest In Peace, Brave Warrior!

Prayers out for All!:(

Holly

[Divemaster]

RIP, brother.

[Dame]

Rest in peace, Soldier.

[x SF med]

RIP Brother, DOL.

[SouthernDZ]

Critical Incident Report posted this morning says it was a Captain performing a HAHO. He had a fouled main and spiraled down under his reserve. I guess that explains why there was so much difficulty locating him.

I'm sorry Sir, RIP.

[DIYPatriot]

Prayers out - such a tragedy.

[Bechorg]

Terrible to hear this, some of his fellow 1st Groupers are working with me right now and it has hit them pretty hard. It is terrible we are losing so many guys to this. Lets recommit ourselves to safety throughout the jump process to leave this kind of thing to freak accident like this. Everything from packing, proper fit, exit form, pulling when belly to earth and stable as possible, and canopy control. Stay safe guys!

[kalanis]

RIP

[Chairborne64]

RIP

[Stobey]

Rest in peace Warrior. Prayers out to your brothers and your family.

[Old Dog New Trick]

The report of incident is out in the local paper.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/military/article95225582.html

RIP CPT Ahn and may the JM find peace in the process.

[UWOA (RIP)]

RIP, brother.

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[Dusty]

Prayers out to the family and friends

[Patrin]

RIP, Captain Ahn and thank you for your service.

[miclo18d]

Prayers to the fallen, family and friends of the good Skipper. RIP

[bushmaster11]

RIP. It is times like this to bring forward in thought of the inherent danger to the guarantors of our freedom. In order to fight the fight, soldiers must train the way we fight. His premature loss will be felt by his teammates. I offer my condolence to his team.

J R sends
DOL