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Army identifies soldier killed in training accident in Iraq

Army identifies soldier killed in training accident in Iraq

Summary

The U.S. Army identified Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, as the American soldier who died in a training accident at Erbil Airbase in Iraq on May 31. A British soldier also died in the same incident, which the Pentagon described as related to military training.

Key Facts

  • Sgt. Devin A. Seibel was 26 years old and from Robinson, Texas.
  • The accident happened on May 31 at Erbil Airbase in Iraq.
  • The incident involved both American and British soldiers.
  • The Pentagon called it a “training-related incident.”
  • Both Sgt. Seibel and a British Army soldier died.
  • The statement was released by the Pentagon on the Wednesday following the accident.
  • The accident occurred during a military exercise or training.
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