Overview
- A U.S. Army Special Operations soldier died from injuries sustained in an airborne training event in Nevada, the command confirmed.
- USASOC publicly identified the service member as Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Frakes of Savannah, Georgia.
- The announcement noted Frakes’ extensive combat awards and special-skill badges to underscore his senior noncommissioned status.
- The incident is under formal investigation and USASOC provided a public affairs contact for media and family inquiries.
- Military training deaths typically prompt safety and command inquiries before causes are released, a process that will determine any changes to procedures.