Posted on Jul 8, 2016
Soldier at Joint Base Lewis-McChord dies during training
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — The Army is investigating after a soldier died during a training run at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
In a news release, a spokesman for the base said the soldier and his unit were running through a wooded area Friday morning. Emergency staff from Madigan Army Medical Center responded and transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The soldier's name was being withheld pending notification of his family.
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In a news release, a spokesman for the base said the soldier and his unit were running through a wooded area Friday morning. Emergency staff from Madigan Army Medical Center responded and transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The soldier's name was being withheld pending notification of his family.
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That is very sad news that a soldier died during a training run through the woods at Joint Base Lewis-McChord SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL. I hope the soldiers were all properly hydrated before they ran and that this was a tragic accident and not something more serious.
Lord I lift up each soldier who ran with this man and pray that you would bless them with wisdom peace and joy as they come to terms with the death of their brother-in-arms. I pray that you would strengthen his family as they grieve his death.
Lord I lift up each soldier who ran with this man and pray that you would bless them with wisdom peace and joy as they come to terms with the death of their brother-in-arms. I pray that you would strengthen his family as they grieve his death.
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Wish there were more details. I will always err on the side of goodness and assume that the leadership followed SOP on standard runs. So many factors can play into our training. Military training is inherently dangerous and should always be as realistic as possible. Unfortunately, this has (and always will) involve risk that most civilians will never understand, nor should they. God bless to the Soldier and his family.
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