A U.S. Army Soldier has died from injuries sustained earlier today at Letterkenny Army Depot.
“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of one of our own,” said Col. Caleb Lewis, Letterkenny Army Depot commander. “This Soldier was a valued member of our team, and their service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. We offer our deepest condolences and full support to the family, friends, fellow Soldiers, and Letterkenny Army Depot employees affected by this profound loss.”
In accordance with Department of War policy, no further details will be released at this time to respect the privacy of the family during this difficult period and until next of kin notifications have been made.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., the Soldier sustained injuries following a training incident while on duty. The Soldier received immediate medical attention on-site and then transferred to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, for further evaluation and treatment.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division.
The depot is safe and secure and there is no threat to the community.
Any media with queries should contact LEAD Public Affairs Officer, Todd Wivell, at 253-229-4515.
Letterkenny Army Depot is the Army’s premier professional organic maintenance facility that provides overhaul, repair and modifications for tactical missile air defense and space systems, electric power generation equipment and various military vehicles, support systems and protection programs. LEAD is a subordinate of U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and is the Air and Missile Defense and Long Range Precision Fires depot, supporting systems for the Department of Defense, foreign partners and industry. Letterkenny Army Depot, established in 1942, is a government-owned and -operated industrial installation located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
