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Mission BBQ Co-Founder's Son Identified Among Four Night Stalkers Killed in Washington Training Crash

Officials issued public condolences after the elite 160th SOAR confirmed the deaths.

Overview

  • The Army said four members of the 4th Battalion, 160th SOAR died on Sept. 17 in an "aircraft mishap" during routine night training.
  • The helicopter was reported as an MH-60 Black Hawk that went down near Joint Base Lewis‑McChord around 9 p.m.
  • The fallen were identified as Chief Warrant Officers Andrew Kraus and Andrew Cully and Sergeants Donavon Scott and Jadalyn Good.
  • Kraus was the son of Mission BBQ co‑founder Bill Kraus, whose company is known for honoring service members and first responders.
  • Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Vice President JD Vance offered condolences, and officials have not released findings on the cause.