Explosion at Ft. Bragg

September 15, 2017, 07:15 AM

Elk Hunter

Have searched the "news" about the explosion at Ft. Bragg.

It apparently happened on one of the ranges near where my Grandson was working. Last count was 4 dead and several more wounded.

Only way we have heard about this is that Nate called to tell family that he was OK, not hurt.

Wonder why no news reports about this.

Elk

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September 15, 2017, 07:18 AM

chongosuerte

It's in the NC news. Very unfortunate

Limited info:

"The Fayetteville Observer

1 soldier killed, 7 injured during demolition training on Fort Bragg

By Drew Brooks
Military editor

Posted Sep 14, 2017 at 11:50 AM
Updated Sep 14, 2017 at 9:16 PM

One soldier was killed and seven others were injured during training Thursday on Fort Bragg.

Staff Sgt. Alexander P. Dalida, 32, of Dunstable, Massachusetts, died during the demolition training that was part of the Special Forces Qualification Course, according to U.S. Army Special Operations Command. The cause of death is under investigation."

More at link http://www.fayobserver.com/new...aining-on-fort-bragg

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September 15, 2017, 07:21 AM

feersum dreadnaught

I heard it on the news last night. Not a lot of info our yet, but it has been reported..

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017...g-at-fort-bragg.html

September 15, 2017, 07:21 AM

Elk Hunter

quote:
Originally posted by chongosuerte:
It's in the NC news. Very unfortunate

Yeah, I found some "headlines" and crap stories about it.

Nate called his mom and wife to let them know that he had not been hurt. The incident was apparently further down the line from where he was.

September 15, 2017, 12:22 PM

18Z50

18Charlie course students in the HME block gone horribly wrong.

September 15, 2017, 06:58 PM

flesheatingvirus

quote:
Originally posted by 18Z50:
18Charlie course students in the HME block gone horribly wrong.

I sincerely hope not. I used to teach such courses.

I'll have to do some digging.

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September 15, 2017, 07:00 PM

Chowser

Prayers for everyone. The first thing I did after hearing about it was try to call my son and when I got no answer I started doing the find my iphone and could see him moving around off base.