Marine Raider Dies During Airborne Training at Fort Benning

Thank you my friend SGT (Join to see) that a Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command critical skills operator trainee was killed in a training accident on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
I expect he died in jump week if not then tower week would be my second hypothesis.
Caveat, I completed basic airborne training in August 1979.
I spent a lot of time at Fort Benning between 1979 and 1989.

In any event I hope Sgt. Wolfgang 'Wolf' K. Weninger is resting in peace.
Prayers for his grieving family and friends.

Image: Sgt. Wolfgang 'Wolf' K. Weninger

Update from https://www.dvidshub.net/news/372373/marsoc-identifies-marine-fatality-during-airborne-training
Sgt. Wolfgang “Wolf” K. Weninger, 28, a critical skills operator assigned to the Marine Raider Training Center, suffered fatal injuries while participating in the U.S. Army’s Basic Airborne Course 24-20. An investigation into the incident is underway.
Born and raised in Auburn, Ohio, Weninger graduated from Kenston High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in May of 2015, and completed recruit training as the Honor Graduate for Hotel Co., 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, MCRD Parris Island. He went on to serve as an armory custodian with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, from Nov. 2015 to Dec. 2018.
Sgt. Weninger reported to MARSOC in January 2019 as a student assigned to Individual Training Course 19-1. He completed ITC in October 2019, earning the Marine Special Operator Insignia and the 0372 Critical Skills Operator MOS.
The following is released on behalf of the instructor cadre for ITC Class 19-1:
“Wolf was exactly what we look for when training students to become Marine Raiders. He was a consistent top performer, a natural leader, he never complained, and was always there to pick up his team during challenging events. He was an avid and talented hockey player, and could often be found on the ice, even after a grueling and exhausting week of training. We were proud and honored to have him join this formation and become a part of the Marine Raider legacy. We extend our sincere condolences to his family at this time.”

“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Wolf Weninger – an incredibly smart, dedicated, and dependable Marine. Although he was just beginning his journey as a Marine Raider, his contributions to our legacy did not go unnoticed” said Col. Travis Homiak, the commanding officer of Marine Raider Training Center. “He lived the ethos that defines our Marine Raider culture, possessing unsurmountable determination, a deep sense of integrity, and an unconquerable spirit. That coupled with his witty sense of humor, he could always be sure to get a few laughs, even in the most challenging of times. We will continue to provide as much support as we can to Sgt. Weninger’s family as they mourn the tragic and unexpected loss of their son, brother, and friend.”
The thoughts of the entire MARSOC family are with the family and friends of Sgt. Wolf Weninger during this difficult time. MARSOC is providing care and support to them and we urge respect for their privacy as they grieve this tremendous loss.

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FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA Cynthia Croft SSG Robert Webster GySgt Gary Cordeiro SMSgt Lawrence McCarter TSgt Joe C. TSgt David L. LTC Stephen C. Maj Robert Carson Maj Robert Thornton SFC William Farrell SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SPC Margaret Higgins SPC Woody Bullard

A man died in my Jump School class as well.

It appears the Marine was still in the training pipeline. A sad turn of events.