(U.S. Army Special Operations Command)
An Army special operations soldier died during an airborne training event in Nevada, U.S. Army Special Operations Command announced Sunday.
The soldier was identified as Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Frakes, 34, of Savannah, Ga. He died from injuries sustained during the training event on Sept. 22, a service news release said.
The incident is currently under investigation.
“Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Frakes represented the finest qualities of our nation’s special operations forces and performed at the highest echelons of our military,” said Lt. Gen. Lawrence “Gil” Ferguson, commanding general of U.S. Army Special Operations Command. “The loss of such an exceptional warrior is felt deeply across the Special Operations community. Our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and teammates during this difficult time.”
Frakes was a highly decorated soldier with numerous awards and decorations, according to the release.
