{"id":2054647,"date":"2023-10-03T23:56:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T03:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-soldiers-dead-a-dozen-injured-in-crash-of-military-vehicle-in-alaska\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T00:00:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T04:00:57","slug":"2-soldiers-dead-a-dozen-injured-in-crash-of-military-vehicle-in-alaska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-soldiers-dead-a-dozen-injured-in-crash-of-military-vehicle-in-alaska\/","title":{"rendered":"2 soldiers killed, 12 injured in Alaska military vehicle crash."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F2-soldiers-dead-a-dozen-injured-in-crash-of-military-vehicle-in-alaska%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054647&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Tragic Accident Claims Lives \u2063of U.S. Army Soldiers in Alaska<\/h2>\n<p>In \u200ba devastating incident that occurred\u2062 on October 2, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-soldiers-dead-a-dozen-injured-in-crash-of-military-vehicle-in-alaska\/\" title=\"2 soldiers killed, 12 injured in Alaska military vehicle crash.\">military transport truck carrying 17 soldiers flipped<\/a> while\u2062 en\u200c route to a training exercise in a\u2062 remote part of Alaska. Tragically, two soldiers lost \u200ctheir lives,\u200c and \u206312 others sustained injuries, according \u200cto\u2064 the U.S. Army Alaska.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 accident took place as the soldiers were heading to the Yukon Training Area near Salcha, a\u200b location about 30 miles southeast of Fairbanks. The 11th Airborne\u2064 Division, a U.S. \u2063military unit based in Alaska, revealed that the soldiers were traveling in a light medium tactical vehicle when the single-vehicle accident occurred.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/bright\/in-the-tunnel-remembering-the-korean-war-5500373?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>\u2018In The Tunnel\u2019: Remembering \u200cthe Korean War<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/30\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/bright\/in-the-tunnel-remembering-the-korean-war-5500373?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/bright\/america-is-truly-the-greatest-nation-vietnam-war-vet-recalls-joyous-moment-coming-home-5479752?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>&#8216;America Is Truly the Greatest Nation&#8217;:\u200c Vietnam War Vet Recalls Joyous Moment Coming Home<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/11\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/bright\/america-is-truly-the-greatest-nation-vietnam-war-vet-recalls-joyous-moment-coming-home-5479752?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>John\u200d Pennell, a spokesman for the U.S. Army, <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/alaska-army-soldiers-killed-bf2e12681f4ac87479a562ae969d9228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told<\/a> The\u200d Associated Press on October 3 that the accident occurred when the driver of the tactical vehicle lost control, causing the truck to overturn on a dirt road leading to the\u2062 training area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Out of the 12 injured \u2062soldiers, two were airlifted to Providence Alaska \u2064Medical Center in Anchorage, while the\u200b rest were transported by ground ambulances to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. As of Tuesday morning, their conditions remain undisclosed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019re a real tight-knit group in the military, so right now, the entire 11th\u2063 Airborne Division is grieving \u2064and preparing to provide whatever\u200d support is necessary for the families of\u2063 the deceased \u2063and to help support those who are still in the hospital\u2064 and dealing with their injuries,&#8221; expressed Mr. Pennell.<\/p>\n<p>The identities of the fallen soldiers will not be released until their families have been notified.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The U.S.\u2062 Army is currently investigating the\u2063 cause of this tragic incident. Additionally, the Army Combat Readiness Center in Alabama will \u2064dispatch an investigatory team, as this accident is\u2063 the latest in a series of deadly crashes involving the U.S. \u200bmilitary this year. Since March, two helicopter crashes have claimed the lives of 12 soldiers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In late April, three soldiers from Alaska&#8217;s\u2064 11th \u200cAirborne Division, also known as the &#8220;Arctic Angels,&#8221; were killed when two AH-64 Apache helicopters collided during a return flight\u2062 from a training mission in Fairbanks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>A maintenance worker walks past an\u2064 AH-64 Apache helicopter in Kearns, \u200cUtah, on \u2063March \u20634, \u200d2020. (George Frey\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Prior to that, in March, nine soldiers lost\u200c their lives when two U.S. Army HH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters\u2063 crashed during a \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-state-media-threaten-military-measures-over-us-recognition-of-taiwan\/\" title=\"Chinese State Media Threaten \u2018Military Measures\u2019 Over US Recognition of Taiwan\">routine training mission<\/a>\u2063 in Kentucky, approximately\u200b 25 miles northwest of\u2062 Fort Campbell.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Following these tragic incidents, \u2062U.S.\u200b Army Chief of \u200cStaff Gen. James McConville ordered a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/army-grounds-all-non-critical-aircraft-following-deadly-helicopter-crash-5230833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">24-hour stand down<\/a> for all aerial operations except critical missions, as stated in\u2064 an Army statement released on April 29.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In August,\u2062 a U.S. soldier lost his life in Germany when a\u200b civilian semi-truck \u2063collided with his Stryker armored vehicle on a \u200chighway near Tirschenreuth in Bavaria. Fortunately, no other soldiers in the military vehicle were injured.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <em>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntd.com\/2-soldiers-dead-a-dozen-injured-in-crash-of-military-vehicle-in-alaska_945622.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NTD \u200cNews<\/a><\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>What are the factors \u200bthat cause accidents in the army?<\/h2>\n<p><span>The Army identifies three\u200c major causes of accidents: Human,\u2064 materiel, and environmental factors. Human causal factors \u2063relate to human \u2064errors, which \u200care mainly those inherent \u200bto human design, fianction and behavior. Tigating the cause of \u2062the accident. The Army&#8217;s Safety\u200d Center is leading the investigation to \u2062determine what factors may \u2064have contributed to the tragic incident. They will examine the \u2063condition of the vehicle, the driver&#8217;s actions, and other relevant circumstances to understand how this\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-1-dead-dozens-injured-in-charter-bus-crash-carrying-students\/\" title=\"1 dead, many injured in student-filled charter bus crash.\">devastating accident occurred<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a stark reminder of\u200c the inherent risks and dangers that our brave soldiers face every day to protect\u2064 our nation. Their commitment \u2063to duty and willingness to put their\u2064 lives \u200don the line for our freedom is\u200d truly commendable.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 U.S. Army is providing support and resources \u200cto the families of the fallen soldiers and those who were injured in the accident. The Army \u200ccommunity\u200d is rallying together \u2064to offer comfort and assistance during this difficult time. Counselling services, financial support, and other resources are being made available to\u2064 help the \u200daffected families and soldiers cope\u2064 with their loss and recover from\u200d their injuries.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2062 tragic accident\u2063 in Alaska is a stark reminder \u200cof the sacrifices made by our military personnel \u200cand the risks they face in the\u2064 line of duty. It serves as a somber reminder that freedom comes at a heavy price, and we must never forget the sacrifices made by our soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation into this accident continues, it is crucial that we learn from this tragedy and take every step necessary to ensure the \u200csafety and well-being of our soldiers. The U.S. Army must carefully review its procedures and protocols to identify any potential gaps or areas for improvement. Ensuring that our soldiers have the necessary training,\u200b equipment, and support systems \u2062in place will help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-plane-crash-three-dead-after-aircraft-hits-hangar-shortly-after-takeoff\/\" title=\"Three killed in California plane crash as aircraft collides with hangar after takeoff.\">prevent\u2062 similar incidents<\/a> in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The loss of any soldier is a\u200c profound\u2064 tragedy, and our \u2063thoughts and\u2063 prayers are with the families and loved ones of the soldiers who lost their lives in this\u200b devastating \u200baccident. We must \u200dhonor \u2064their sacrifice by reaffirming our commitment to the safety and well-being of our \u200cmilitary personnel.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u200c the tragic accident that claimed the lives of two\u200d U.S. Army soldiers in Alaska \u2063serves as a sobering reminder of the \u200crisks that our soldiers face in their service \u200cto\u200d our \u2063nation. The Army is providing support to the affected families and investigating the cause of the accident to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/grandmother-sues-school-district-after-her-granddaughter-was-secretly-transitioned-and-trafficked\/\" title=\"Grandmother sues school district over granddaughter's secret transition and trafficking.\">prevent similar \u2062incidents<\/a>\u2064 in the\u2064 future. We\u200c must never \u2062forget \u200dthe sacrifices made by our soldiers\u2064 and strive to \u2063ensure their safety and \u200cwell-being as they carry out their vital \u200cmission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Oct. 2, in a remote part of Alaska, a military transport truck flipped during a training exercise. Sadly, two U.S. Army soldiers lost their lives, while 12 others sustained injuries. 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