A during a training exercise on an Iraq airbase over the weekend, Colorado officials said Thursday.
Devin A. Seibel, 26, was at Erbil Airbase in Iraq supporting — which is the name of the U.S. fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria — when he died on Sunday, the Department of Defense said in a news release.
The incident is under investigation, federal officials said.
Seibel was originally from Robinson, Texas, and was assigned to the Air Ambulance Company in the 2nd Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson.
In a statement, Gov. Jared Polis said Colorado is deeply grateful for Seibel’s service to the safety and security of the nation.
“Every member of our military makes great sacrifices every day for our safety and security, and Sergeant Seibel served Colorado and our nation with bravery,” Polis said. “I await a thorough investigation into the circumstances of his tragic death.”
Polis will also lower flags to half staff on a date chosen by Seibel’s family.
Members of Colorado’s congressional delegation, including and Rep. Jeff Crank, also posted condolences for Seibel’s family on Thursday.
“His service to our nation will not be forgotten,”
