Posted on 06/07/2025 1:34:14 PM PDT by McGruff
Sgt. Aaron Cox, 24, of Mabank, Texas, died Thursday near Camp Croft, Hungary, during preparations for the upcoming Exercise Saber Guardian 25. The Army said Cox died as a result of wounds from a vehicle accident, but didn't provide further details.
Cox joined the Army in 2021, and this was his second deployment. He previously deployed to Poland in 2022. He was an Infantryman assigned to the "Strike" 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
"The loss of Sgt. Cox is a tragedy for all of us on the Strike team," said, Col. Duke Reim, commander, 2MBCT, 101st Airborne Div. "He was a strong Soldier and leader, who quickly rose through the ranks while serving." He also thanked the Hungarian allies for their assistance and support to the soldiers.
Reim said an investigation into the accident is ongoing.
A similar tragedy occurred a few months prior when four U.S. soldiers died in March in Lithuania
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This 101st vet wishes your family the best and prays for their strength, comfort and fortitude in these terrible times. Rest in peace brother!
RIP, Sgt. Cox.
CIB awarded. RIP SERGEANT.
Hopefully it really was a vehicle accident and not a cover story for combat in Ukraine.
Well, it doesn't say anything about injuries from a vehicle, it does specify wounds. So unless an SUV opened fire on him...
died as a result of wounds from a vehicle accident,
I noticed that phrasing too, but put it down to typical TV journalist writing.
RIP brother.
Imo EIB VS CIB. Not seeing a wreath on the badge.
Most people are unaware of the staggering number of military personnel who are injured and killed in training accidents. Its a dangerous occupation.
During Reagan’s 8 years, an average of 2200 GIs died a year, every year, a lot of that was from hard dangerous training.
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