US identifies soldier killed during training exercise in Iraq
The U.S. Department of Defense has identified Sgt. Devin A. Seibel as the soldier killed during a training exercise in Iraq. The incident, which also involved the death of a British soldier, is currently under investigation. The area has seen increased military presence from both the U.S. and the U.K. due to threats from ISIS and Iranian proxy forces.
- ▪Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, from Robinson, Texas, was killed during a training exercise in Iraq.
- ▪A British soldier, Lance Cpl. James Stewart Freeman, was also killed in the same incident.
- ▪The training exercise took place at an air base in Erbil, northern Iraq, and is under investigation.
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The War Department announced the identity Wednesday of a U.S. soldier who was killed during training exercises in Iraq over the weekend. The Pentagon identified the soldier as Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, of Robinson, Texas. The department also added that the incident is still under investigation. Recommended Stories Trump ‘proud’ of Iran war for making everyone ‘a lot of money’: ‘Everything’s good’ Poland asks US to build permanent military base on its territory Pentagon inspector general leading comprehensive government-wide oversight of Iran war A British soldier was also killed during Sunday’s training incident and was identified earlier Wednesday as Lance Cpl. James Stewart Freeman, a 29-year-old soldier from the Royal Anglian Regiment.
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