Marines Identify Member Who Died After Fast-rope Training in Japan
Lance Cpl. Devin Hernandez died this week after he was injured during fast-rope training in Japan, the 3rd Marine Division announced Thursday. Hernandez, 25, sustained injuries during training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa. He was transported for medical treatment and later died from his injuries. “The Marines and sailors of 3rd Marine Division mourn the loss of one of our own. We extend our deepest condolences to Lance Cpl. Hernandez’s family, friends and fellow Marines,” said Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, in a news release. The incident remains under…
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[Claude] Report 2 covers the same death of Lance Cpl. Devin Hernandez during fast-rope training in Japan; it adds his home state without contradicting Report 1.
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