Young Fort Bliss soldier found dead in barracks on New Yearโs Eve, report says
A 19-year-old Fort Bliss soldier was found dead in her barracks on New Yearโs Eve, according to a report from KVIA-TV. Asia M. Graham, of North Carolina, was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead by Fort Bliss emergency personnel. The Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, sent their condolences Saturday to Grahamโs family, friends and fellow soldiers in a social media post. PFC... Posted by Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss on Saturday, January 2, 2021Graham was a human resources specialist that was assigned to the 1-501st Attack Battalion, 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade, according to KVIA-TV. During her time of service, she was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon, KVIA-TV reports.
21-year-old US Army soldier from San Antonio killed in vehicle rollover crash, officials say
A 21-year-old San Antonio soldier was killed in a rollover crash in Farah, Afghanistan, according to The Department of Defense. Vincent Sebastian Ibarria died as the result of the crash, which happned on Friday. Details surrounding the crash were limited but officials said the investigation of the incident is still ongoing. Ibarria was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and Fort Drum and New York, officials said. Well bring more details as they become available.
He will be severely missed,: Division mourns loss of San Antonio soldier killed in rollover crash
A 21-year-old San Antonio soldiers division is in mourning after he was killed in a vehicle rollover crash in Farah, Afghanistan, according to The Department of Defense. The loss of any Mountain Soldier has a lasting impact on every member of the team. The 10th Mountain Division mourns the loss of Spc. He will be severely missed from our formation, said Lt. Col. Kamil Sztalkoper, spokesperson for the 10th Mountain Division, in a release. Ibarria was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and Fort Drum and New York, officials said.
Second suspect in Vanessa Guillen disappearance case arrested, federal officials say
WACO, Texas โ A 22-year-old woman has been identified as the second suspect in connection with the disappearance of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen, federal officials said Thursday. Robinson also admitted to transferring the body off the base to a remote site in Bell County, federal officials said. Vanessa Guillen: A timeline of events and everything we know about her disappearanceFederal documents state Aguilar recognized Guillen at a time after helping Robinson with the body. Officials said Robinson shot and killed himself this week when he was confronted by police earlier this week. Aguilar faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of up to $250,000 if convicted, according to federal officials.
Woman convicted in hit-and-run that left soldier disfigured will no longer serve 10-year prison sentence
SAN ANTONIO โ A San Antonio woman who left a solider to die after a hit-and-run will no longer have to serve the rest of her 10-year prison sentence, according to online records. Hit-and-run victim to driver: โI wish her no ill harmโIn August, Ross was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Katie Belknap said she was happy with how court went, and how they built the punishment. Iโm really happy with how court went. โRoss will also have to complete drug court, according to Judge Jennifer Pena, who presides over the 290th State District Court.