Identification of 4 soldiers killed in Washington helicopter crash near JBLM.
Last week, a tragic helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord resulted in the loss of four U.S. Army soldiers. The incident occurred at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17 in a rural area near Summit Lake in Thurston County. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, described as a mishap by officials. The fallen soldiers, identified by the U.S. Army, included Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully, Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, Sgt. Donavon Scott, and Sgt. Jadalyn Good from the 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). Their commander, Col. Stephen Smith, paid tribute to their dedication and excellence, highlighting their significant contributions. The soldiers hailed from various backgrounds and had displayed remarkable service and skills. The community mourns their loss and honors their memory, with recovery efforts of the local and state agencies appreciated by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. The incident, labeled as an "aviation mishap," is currently being investigated.
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