Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier dies during training

A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier died early Friday morning during unit physical training.

“The soldier and his unit were conducting a unit run in a wooded area on JBLM Lewis North at the time of the incident,” according to a JBLM staff statement. “Emergency medical staff from Madigan Army Medical Center responded to the scene and administered emergency medical treatment. The soldier was transported by ambulance to MAMC where the soldier was pronounced dead.”

The name of the soldier who died is being withheld pending family notification, staff said. The incident is being investigated.

“All members of the JBLM community extend our condolences and support to family and friends of the soldier who died during unit physical training,” the Friday afternoon statement read.

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