Posted on Sep 7, 2025

Soldier, 18, is killed during training at rifle range in Fort Leonard Wood

SPC Joshua Blotzer

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A sad reminder that even basic training can be dangerous.

Soldier, 18, is killed during training at rifle range in Fort Leonard Wood

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Posted 5 mo ago

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1SG John Millan

Posted 5 mo ago

Safety concerns should be the absolute top priority during live fire. I won’t comment till an investigation, but this is almost always preventable.. RIP soldier

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SP5 Dennis Loberger

Posted 5 mo ago

Almost happened to me in Basic at Leonard Wood. They shut it down immediately

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Soldier, 18, is killed during training at rifle range in Fort Leonard Wood

Soldier, 18, is killed during training at rifle range in Fort Leonard Wood

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