82nd Airborne paratrooper Matthew Perez died from training injuries at Fort Johnson, Lousiana; ongoing investigation.
Pfc. Matthew Perez, a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, died on September 13, 2024, from injuries sustained during training at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Fort Johnson, Louisiana. An investigation is ongoing. The division's leadership has expressed condolences and emphasized support for Perez's family and fellow soldiers. The 82nd Airborne specializes in parachute assaults and training for joint operations with infantry brigades.
September 17, 2024
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