Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

US Service Member Dies During Training Event at Iraq Air Base


(MENAFN) A US soldier lost his life during what military officials described as a "training-related incident" at a military installation in northern Iraq, according to a statement released by the Pentagon on Wednesday.

The soldier was identified as Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, a 26-year-old from Robinson, Texas. Officials said he died on May 31 while stationed at Erbil Air Base, where he was serving in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the US-led mission focused on combating the Daesh/ISIS terrorist group.

Military authorities stated that the exact circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been determined and remain under investigation.

No further information regarding the event or the cause of death was immediately provided, according to available reports.

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