The Defense Department on Friday released the name of the soldier who was killed this week in Afghanistan.
Spc. James Slape, 23, died Thursday in Helmand province from wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. He was deployed in support of Operations Resolute Support and Freedom’s Sentinel.
Slape, of Morehead City, North Carolina, was assigned to 60th Troop Command, North Carolina Army National Guard.
The incident is under investigation, officials said.
Additional information about Slape was not immediately available.
He was part of 430th Explosive Ordnance Company, which is based in Washington, NC.
The unit deployed to Afghanistan in April of 2018.
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20181005/nc-national-guard-soldier-killed-in-afghanistan
Rest well, SPC Slape.
Rest in peace Brother. God be with your family.
Rest in Peace.
Fair winds and following seas, SPC Slape.
God Bless Slape and his family. What a terrible time.