A U.S. service member has tragically passed away after a tragic accident during a training exercise.
As reported by ABC 7, the soldier was identified as 29-year-old Adrian Bosney. He was a combat engineer of the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
The tragic incident happened on June 10 in the Mojave Desert. Bonsey was in a training area during "hours of limited visibility" when he was struck by an M2 Bradley tank. The incident happened at around 4:30 am local time.
The service member was taking part in a training exercise at the National Training Center in the Mojave. Units typically spend a month there, where they conduct large-scale exercises that tend to mimic real war conditions. They're the final step in an Army unit's journey before they are considered combat-ready.
The New York native had joined the Army in 2023 and was stationed at Fort Stewart for two months. He had previously served at Fort Carson in Colorado and had also been deployed to Poland back in 2024.
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Tributes Have Poured in for the Fallen Service Member
Major General John Lubas, the commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, released a statement about the tragic incident. "This is a devastating loss for our division."
"Adrian was an exceptional soldier who was committed to our mission and proudly serving our nation. We are heartbroken and will wrap our arms around his family, loved ones, and fellow soldiers during this difficult time."
The 3rd Infantry Division also took to social media to share a touching tribute, according to The Sun. "Adrian answered the call to serve in 2023 and dedicated himself to supporting his fellow soldiers and the mission," they wrote.
"He had already made an impact on those around him," despite only briefly being at Fort Stewart, they said. "The loss of a soldier is felt across our entire formation, and we stand together in honoring Adrian's life, service, and sacrifice."
Tributes also flooded in on social media for the fallen service member. One commenter wrote, "May God comfort his parents," accompanied by a praying emoji. Another commenter wrote, "Rest in peace, Engineer."
Rest in peace.
