2 contractors and a soldier were shot yesterday of Fort Bragg in NC during a live fire training exercise. One of the contractors that was shot died at Womack Army Medical Center. Both contractors work for Echota Technologies Corp., a private corporation that helps military personnel operate tactical ranges on Fort Bragg. The names of the contractors have not been released.
Both OSHA and the Army are investigating the incident. OSHA is conducting it’s own investigation because of the civilian contractors involved.
This tragic accident is sad and unfortunate. It is also a part of life in the military. Our soldiers train with live ammunition, under circumstances that are designed to mimic those of real life situations they may find themselves in. Our soldiers need this training. They place themselves in line of fire, in hostile environments, to protect us. It’s sad when there is an accident because of friendly fire and during a training exercise.
It is also a credit to them that there are not more accidents. Given the amount of training accidents that our military conducts on a daily basis, the occasional accident is expected. Unfortunate as it is, and as sad and heartbreaking for the families of those that are victims to training accidents, the military should not be blamed or harassed because of them.
I continue to support the men and women that serve in our military. My thoughts and prayers go out to all involved in this latest tragedy. I hope God gives them strength to move on after the latest tragedy on Fort Bragg.
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That's horrible, you would think that the training exercises would be a bit more... safe... nonlethal.
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