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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mark M. Maierson
POSTED: 12:07 pm MDT March 15, 2009
Littleton Soldier Dies While Training In Fla.
Army To Investigate Death
DENVER -- A 27-year-old Army soldier from Littleton died during a training exercise in Key West Florida, the military said.
Staff Sgt. Mark M. Maierson died during training at the Army's Special Forces Underwater Operations School on Friday.
Maierson was training in the school's pool when he lost consciousness. He was taken to a local hospital and later died, the Army said.
He joined the Army in 2003. Maierson’s military education included numerous Special Forces training courses. His awards included the Bronze Star and a National Defense Service Medal.
His parents live in Littleton.
The Army has begun an investigation of the incident.
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