Army Probes Deaths of 2 Drill Sergeants in 8 Days at Fort Jackson

The US Army is investigating the deaths of two drill sergeants at Fort Jackson in South Carolina within an eight-day period. Staff Sgt. Zachary L. Melton, 30, was found unresponsive in his car after failing to report to work, while Staff Sgt. Allen M. Burtram, 34, was found dead after not showing up for duty. The Army Criminal Investigation Division is looking into both deaths, and while there is no evidence of foul play in Burtram's case, the cause of Melton's death is still unknown. The Army is providing support to the affected units, and Fort Jackson is home to over 3,500 active-duty soldiers.