{"id":125501,"date":"2022-05-02T12:36:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T16:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=125501"},"modified":"2022-05-02T12:36:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T16:36:19","slug":"one-paratrooper-dead-three-injured-in-training-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=125501","title":{"rendered":"One paratrooper dead, three injured in training crash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Specialist Luis Herrerra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Poetrooper sends in the unfortunate reminder that training for war can be as deadly as war itself.<\/p>\n

From American Military News<\/a>;<\/p>\n

One U.S. soldier was killed and three other soldiers injured in a military vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Fort Bragg, the XVIII Airborne Corps confirmed to American Military News on Friday.<\/p>\n

The deceased soldier was identified as 23-year-old Spc. Luis Hererra, who was assigned to Raider Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.<\/p>\n

The three injured soldiers received treatment at the scene and were transported to Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) for further treatment. One soldier was released and the two others remain hospitalized for treatment and observation.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur thoughts and prayers, along with the Paratroopers of \u2018Geronimo\u2019 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, are with Spc. Herrera\u2019s wife and loved ones as we mourn the loss of Luis,\u201d Capt. Daigoroh Abreu, Hererra\u2019s company commander, said in a statement provided to American Military News. \u201cBig Lou\u2019s\u2019 presence was a gift to us all, and his radiant smile brought warmth to all who knew him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hererra is survived by his wife, parents, and other family members. A memorial will be held in his honor by the 2-501st Parachute Infantry Regiment in the upcoming weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpc. Herrera was an exceptional Paratrooper and an engaged friend to all those who knew him. Luis was a Soldier\u2019s Soldier who always led by example and never missed a chance to leave a positive impact on those around him,\u201d said Col. Theodore Kleisner, commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. \u201cOur brigade was made better by the selfless service of Spc. Herrera. The leaders and Paratroopers of 1st Brigade Combat Team are committed to ensuring every resource is available to his family and peers to help them through this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hererra had enlisted as an infantryman in the Army in November 2017. He served on two deployments to Kuwait, and was the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Parachutist Badge.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are saddened by death of one of our own as a result of a vehicle accident today,\u201d Maj. Gen. Brian Mennes, Deputy Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, said in a press release provided to American Military News. \u201cOur heart goes out to the Soldier\u2019s family and friends as we collectively mourn the loss of this Soldier.\u201d<\/p>\n

An investigation into the incident is underway.<\/p>\n

Military vehicle accidents have been prevalent and the issue doesn\u2019t seem to be improving.<\/p>\n

In October 2021, another military vehicle accident at Fort Bragg claimed the life of one soldier and injured four others. Four months earlier, another military vehicle accident claimed the life of another soldier and injured two also at Fort Bragg.<\/p>\n

A 60 Minutes report in February revealed that many military vehicle accidents are caused by both poor training and faulty equipment. Missions routinely continue despite malfunctioning equipment in need of repair.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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