Accidents

A 21-year-old soldier from Texas was killed Friday in southwestern Afghanistan, Pentagon officials announced Saturday night.

A report concluded that Tech. Sgt. Peter Kraines died because rock climbing protective gear dislodged from the rock crevice.

A probe found "disturbing revelations" surrounding a Bradley fighting vehicle accident that took the life of a young soldier.

While there was an initial inquiry to find out who packed the malfunctioning parachute, there was no follow-up investigation.

Cpl. Eloiza Zavala, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pfc. Joseph Del Hierro, a 26-year-old Miami native, died from his injuries, according to an 82nd Airborne news release.

Navy leaders have acknowledged several missteps that led to the fatal accident.

The ship was pierside at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, where it's undergoing maintenance.

Two commands responsible for training soldiers will assess whether changes are needed in the wake of a vehicle accident.

Pfc. Christian Bautista was pronounced dead at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, officials announced Monday.