Army
Soldier who died in Fort Campbell helicopter crash ‘will live on in the hearts of all who knew him’
Stars and Stripes
June 15, 2025
An official photo of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright. (101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) via Facebook)
The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade is mourning the loss of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright, who died last week in a helicopter crash, saying he served with “strength and honor.”
Wright died as a result of wounds in the crash of an AH-64 Apache helicopter at 6:45 p.m. CT on Wednesday.
“A former infantryman, Dustin cherished every opportunity to be outside and support ground troops. He did so with strength and honor. We will forever cherish the memories of his service, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him,” Col. Tyler Partridge, commander, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, said in a news release Friday.
A second soldier involved in the accident sustained minor injuries. He was immediately evacuated to the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and released the night of the incident.
The crash occurred during a routine training mission and is under investigation.
Wright joined the Army in 2010 and arrived at Fort Campbell in May 2022. His awards and decorations include the Air Medal with “C” Device, the Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Army Aviator Badge, the Army Parachutist Badge, and the Army Pathfinder Badge.