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Local Airman Killed In Ft. Bragg Exercise
July 19, 2014
Senior Airman Timothy J. Wright, 20, was fatally injured in a Humvee accident at Ft. Bragg, NC, during a unit readiness training exercise July 17.
Several unit members who witnessed the accident attempted life-saving measures until emergency medical services personnel arrived and transported him to Womack Army Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 11 a.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
“Team Pope and the Gryphons of the 43rd Airlift Group are united in support of Senior Airman Wright’s family and friends,” said Col. Daniel Tulley, 43rd Airlift Group commander. “We stand together during this time of mourning. We cherish our memories of him and will continue to honor his service to our nation and the United States Air Force.”
Wright, from Pensacola, was assigned to Pope’s 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron as an aeromedical evacuation technician. He arrived at Pope in May of 2014.
Prior to his arrival at Pope, he served an aerospace medical service technician at Travis Air Force Base, California.
Installation memorial services for Wright will be held at a date to be announced.
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5 Responses to “Local Airman Killed In Ft. Bragg Exercise”
My son is in the Air Force, and was stationed at Fort Bragg.. He was transferred to Nelles AFB in Nevada about the same time Senior Airman Wright arrived.. The Air Force personnel are really like family, and I am certain this tragedy will leave a void.. I am truly thankful for his service to his country, and my deepest condolences go out to the Wright family, and all of Senior Airman Wright’s friends.. You are all in my prayers..
Sending up prayers for this Serviceman Family. GOD BLESS THEM. Thank you, Airman Wright for your loyalty and Services for my Freedom.
My sincere condolences to Senior Airman Wright’s family. You will be in my prayers as I remember his brave service and ultimate sacrifice he gave for our country. Blessings to you.
This young man will surely receive another set of wings. Thanks to him for his service and his family for sharing this young man who was doing the right thing by serving our country.
God Bless Airman Wright and his family. So sorry for their loss.