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Fort Stewart soldiers killed during a training accident were identified

Fort Stewart soldiers killed during a training accident were identified

SGT staff Shelbe Butner and SPC. Jacon Mullen. Thanks to the courtesy of the American army

The third infantry division of the American army published the names of two soldiers killed during a training accident in Fort Stewart, located south of Savannah.

SGT staff Shelbe Butner, 28 years old and SPC. Jacob Mullen, 25 years old, was identified as victims, According to Coastal Courier. According to military officials, no soldier comes from Georgia. They were assigned to the sixth squadron, the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Battle Team of the Armored Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division.

Soldiers drove a tactical vehicle in the conditions of darkening, when he turned from the road and to the standing water, causing a fatal accident.

Butner comes from Missouri and served in the army for 9 years. Mullen came from Maryland and served in the army for 7 years.

The army’s combat readiness center is currently being investigating this incident.

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