Chief US Military doctor among crash dead

Reuters Foundation ^ | January 24, 2007 | Reuters

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WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. military's chief medical officer for Iraq was among a group of 12 high-ranking soldiers killed on Saturday in a helicopter crash outside Baghdad, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

Col. Brian Allgood, 46, was an orthopedic surgeon serving as command surgeon in Iraq.

He and 11 other officers, mostly combat support personnel, were on what defense officials said was likely an "orientation flight" ahead of the arrival of other soldiers. Defense officials, however, declined discuss the group's specific mission at the time of the crash.

Army officials also declined to say why a dozen high-ranking soldiers were traveling together. The group included two colonels -- the highest rank before the four-step class of generals in the U.S. Army -- as well as a lieutenant colonel, a major and a captain.

The crash is under investigation. CNN has reported the Black Hawk helicopter was shot down by a shoulder-fired missile.

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Some med students I know at the Uniformed Services university says Col. Allgood was the best and brightest ortho surgeon in the military.

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why is there a copter full of 12 brass flying together???

[zarf]

Army officials also declined to say why a dozen high-ranking soldiers were traveling together.

Is this standard operating procedure ?

[garyhope]

Exactly!

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Additional information on Colonel Allgood:
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[MediaMole]

It sounds like the incident earlier in the war when the Sergeant Major of the JAG Corps was shot down. The helicopter following had the General in charge of the JAG corps.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

What!?

[HiTech RedNeck]

oh it was only a short "demo flight" who cares about the rare crazy muhammad in a safe place like, say, iraq?

[NorCalRepub]

Wasn't this guy in the CNN special about the medical and surgical personnel in Iraq........damn.....what a waste

[onedoug]

God save them all...

...despite this jihadist muslim nightmare.

[mirado]

I do not the vocabulary to express the appreciation I have for the folks that are giving their lives for the freedom I have. Thank you

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3294 01/20/07 Warren, William T. 1st Sergeant 48 U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 185th Aviation Reg (Air Assault), 77th Aviation Brigade Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) Little Rock Arkansas US

3293 01/20/07 Lyerly, Sean E. Captain 31 U.S. Army Texas Army National Guard’s 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, 36th Infantry Division Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) Pflugerville Texas US

3292 01/20/07 Langarica, Victor M. Corporal 29 U.S. Army 86th Signal Battalion Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) Decatur Georgia US

3291 01/20/07 Lake, Floyd E. Staff Sergeant 43 U.S. Army Virgin Islands Army National Guard Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) St. Thomas Virgin Islands US

3290 01/20/07 Canegata, David C. Lieutenant Colonel 50 U.S. Army National Guard Virgin Islands Army National Guard Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) St. Croix Virgin Islands US

3289 01/20/07 Brown, John G. Sergeant 1st Class 43 U.S. Army National Guard 1st Bn, 185th Aviation Reg (Air Assault), 77th Aviation Brigade Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) Little Rock Arkansas US

3288 01/20/07 Gabbard, Marilyn L. Sergeant Major 46 U.S. Army Joint Forces Headquarters, Iowa Army National Guard Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) Polk City Iowa US

3287 01/20/07 Allgood, Brian D. Colonel 46 U.S. Army 30th Medical Brigade, European Regional Medical Command Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) Not reported yet Oklahoma US

3286 01/20/07 Kelly, Paul M. Colonel 45 U.S. Army National Guard Joint Force Headquarters of the Virginia Army National Guard Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) Stafford Virginia US

3285 01/20/07 Booker, Daryl D. Staff Sergeant 37 U.S. Army National Guard 29th Infantry Division, Virginia Army National Guard Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) Midlothian Virginia US

3284 01/20/07 Haller, Roger W. Command Sergeant Major 49 U.S. Army National Guard 70th Regiment, Regional Training Institute - Maryland, Maryland Army National Guard Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) Davidsonville Maryland US

3283 01/20/07 Taylor, Michael Captain 40 U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 185th Aviation Regiment (Air Assault), 77th Aviation Brigade

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Left off last KIA in above post.

'Hostile - helicopter crash Baghdad (north of) Little Rock Arkansas US'

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So deeply heartbreaking. Rest in peace in God's sweet Heaven, brave warriors. Please, Lord, comfort the wounded hearts who love these heroes and will miss them forever. We can never repay them and their families for their great sacrifice.

Multi-National Forces Command Surgeon Col. Brian D. Allgood, 46, native of Colorado Springs, CO

Staff Sgt. Darryl D. Booker, 37, of Midlothian, VA.

Sgt. 1st Class John G. Brown, 43, of Little Rock, AR.

Lt. Col. David C. Canegata, 50, of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Command Sgt. Maj. Marilyn L. Gabbard, 46, of Polk City, IA

Command Sgt. Maj. Roger W. Haller, 49, of Davidsonville, MD

Col. Paul M. Kelly, 45, of Stafford, VA

Staff Sgt. Floyd E. Lake, 43, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Cpl. Victor M. Langarica, 29, of Decatur, GA

Capt. Sean E. Lyerly, 31, of Pflugerville, TX

Maj. Michael V. Taylor, 40, of North Little Rock, AR

1st Sgt. William T. Warren, 48, of North Little Rock, AR

[rmlew]

Good lord. I was saddened at the thought that we lost a 2 squads. I don't mean to belittle the enlisted privates, but this is far worse. The loss of experience alone is devastating.
1 Corporal
2 First Sergeants
2 Staff Sergeants
1 Sergeant Major
1 Command Sergeant Major
2 Captains
1 Lieutenant Colonel
2 Colonels

[Chena]

Heartbreaking, just heartbreaking. Prayerful bump

[rmlew]

Ping

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[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP Brave Protectors of Freedom

Col Brian D. Allgood
SSG Darryl D. Booker
SFC John G. Brown
Lt Col David C. Canegata
CSM Marilyn L. Gabbard
CSM Roger W. Haller
Col Paul M. Kelly
SSG Floyd E. Lake
Cpl Victor M. Langarica
Capt Sean E. Lyerly
Maj Michael V. Taylor
1SG William T. Warren

Amazing Grace

[Owen]

Once again, a completely worthless media report. The helicopter was not filled with senior officers.