A 19-year-old Army recruit died while in basic combat training in Fort Moore, Georgia, officials said Tuesday. His cause of death has not been revealed.
had an unspecified medical emergency during a training event at Fort Moore on July 12 and was pronounced dead at the Martin Army Community Hospital.
"We are all deeply saddened by the loss of this outstanding Soldier and send our heartfelt condolences to his family," Lt. Col. Josh Horner, commander of the 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, the unit where Atchison was assigned, said in a statement."They are in our thoughts and prayers."Army Pfc.
Atchison, of Pella, Iowa, arrived at the military installation on May 12 for infantry training. The Army combines basic training and infantry school, also known as One Station Unit Training .He was on track to participate in his company's"Turning Green" ceremony, which signifies the basic training portion of infantry OSUT. the Army said, noting he was named the"Top Shot" for Delta Company.
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