Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/Chief-Warrant-Officer-Dustin-Wright-061625-204a39be74de4cfda03adf4592bb04c8.jpg)
Need to know
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright, 40, was killed in an army training exercise at Fort Campbell on June 11
- An army pilot that also trained affected minor injuries and was released from the hospital later in the night
- The incident remains during investigation
A helicopter training event at Fort Campbell has left one soldier death and another injured, according to the US Army.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright, 40, died as a result of wounds from an AH-64 Apache Helicopter Training Accident on June 11, confirmed the 101st airborne division in a Facebook Posts on Friday June 13.
The other soldier, identified only as a pilot, suffered less damage. He was immediately evacuated to the Blancfield Army Community Hospital in Tennessee and was later released at the night.
Fort Campbell is an American army installation that extends across the Kentucky – Tenessee border.
“The entire 101st fighter aircraft grieves the loss of CW2 Dustin Wright,” Col. said Tyler Partridge, commander, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st airborne div.
“A former infantryist, Dustin appreciated every opportunity to be outside and support Mark Troops. He did so with strength and honor. We will always care for memories from his service, and his heritage will live on in the hearts of all who knew him,” added Partridge.
“No matter how it happens, when we lose someone who has undertaken to serve our country, I know it hurts that family but it should hurt us all,” Kentucky Gov said. Andy Beshear Thursday 12 June, the Associated Press reported.
Kentucky State Senator Craig Richardson added, “This tragedy is a solemn reminder that the dangers like our military faces are not limited to distant battlefields. The conversation to serve gives risks at home, in training, preparation and silent preparedness.”
Mcreynolds Nave & Larson Funeral Home
Wright joined the Army in 2010 and began his career at Fort Campbell in May 2022.
His awards and decorations include the flight medal with “C” unit, the army’s praise medal with three Oak Leaf cluster, the army performance medal with three Oak Leaf cluster, expert infantryman brand, Army aviator Badge, Army Parachutist Badge and Army Pathfinder Badge.
The 101st airborne division is the only air attack department in the US Army, according to its Website.
Never miss a story – register for People’s free daily newsletters Keeping up to date on the best of what people have to offer, from celebrity news to compelling stories of human interest.
Luke Sharrett/Getty
They were nicknamed “Screaming Eagles” by showing the highest standards for military professionalism since their activation after one minute after midnight, August 16, 1942.
In 2023 a helicopter training left nine soldiers of the 101st airborne dead when two HH-60 Black Hawk Medical Evacuation Helicopters crashed in one, according to New York Times.
The reason for last week’s accident is being investigated.
