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Two pilots died when their AH-64E Apache crashed during a training exercise near Salado, Texas, south of Fort Hood. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, were killed; the crash sparked a wildfire and prompted evacuations. The Army is investigating and has offered support to the families.
The U.S. Army identified Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre Huey and Warrant Officer Seth Olmstead as the two soldiers killed when an AH-64 Apache crashed during a maintenance test flight near Salado, Texas. The helicopter belonged to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood. The crash sparked a grass fire of about 155 acres and is under investigation; the Army has ordered a stand-down of AH-64 Apache training flights.
The U.S. Army temporarily suspended AH-64 Apache training flights after a crash near Fort Hood, Texas killed two soldiers. Investigators from the Army Combat Readiness Center will lead the root-cause probe, and the stand-down will remain in effect until the cause is understood. The two servicemembers were Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre Huey, 34, and Warrant Officer Seth Olmstead, 25, of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood. Apaches are expected to continue flying in the future after upgrades, with service slated through 2050.
Two Army pilots from Fort Hood were killed when their AH-64 Apache crashed during a maintenance test flight near Salado, Texas. The pilots—Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25—were the sole occupants; a safety investigation led by the Army Combat Readiness Center is underway, and no cause has been released.
The Army identified Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, as the two Fort Hood Apache helicopter pilots who died in a crash during a maintenance test flight near Salado, Texas. No cause has been released. An Army safety investigation led by the Army Combat Readiness Center is underway, and the pair were the only people on board. Fort Hood leaders expressed condolences and emphasized the impact on the Army family.
Two 1st Cavalry Division aviators, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, were killed when their AH-64E Apache crashed during a maintenance test flight near Salado, Texas (about 30 miles southeast of Fort Hood); the resulting fire scorched 155 acres, and Army leaders said chaplains and other support resources are being provided to families and units as investigators review the incident.
Two people were killed when an AH-64 Apache helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed in fields south of Salado, Texas; responders battled a large fire, and authorities say the incident is under investigation with the site secured.
An Army AH-64 Apache helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed in Salado, Texas, around 1:30 p.m., killing two soldiers and igniting a large field fire. Local responders, military personnel and law enforcement responded to the scene, and the Fort Hood Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation. The two soldiers were transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and their identities were being withheld for 24 hours after notification of next of kin.
Two pilots were killed when a Fort Hood AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed into a field near Salado, Texas, around 1:35 p.m., sparking a wildfire. Responders secured the site and evacuations were in place; the helicopter did not strike structures or people, and the crash’s origin and destination are not yet known.
Federal investigators are treating the Old Dominion University shooting as terrorism, identifying Mohamed Bailor Jalloh—a 36-year-old former Virginia National Guard member with a 2017 terrorism conviction who was released from federal prison in December 2024—as the gunman. He allegedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' and opened fire during an ROTC event, killing Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and injuring two others; the weapon was purchased illegally. Jalloh had previously expressed admiration for the 2009 Fort Hood attack and sought ISIS support online. He lived in Virginia after his release and attended online classes at ODU; a student subdued him, and he died at the scene. The case raises questions about monitoring and release policies for individuals convicted of terrorism.
An Army gynecologist at Fort Hood is accused of secretly recording female patients during exams, with a lawsuit revealing he had been allowed to practice despite prior misconduct complaints. The Army has suspended the doctor and launched an investigation, with over 45 women coming forward with allegations of inappropriate behavior and non-consensual recordings, highlighting ongoing issues of misconduct within the military.
Cecily Aguilar, the only suspect arrested in the killing of U.S. soldier Vanessa Guillén, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for helping dispose of Guillén's body. Aguilar pleaded guilty to one count of accessory to murder after the fact and three counts of making a false statement. The sentencing comes after hours of testimony from attorneys, experts, and Guillén's family. The case sparked a movement of women speaking out about sexual abuse in the military and led to changes in how they can report it.
Cecily Aguilar, the only living suspect in the murder of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Aguilar pleaded guilty to accessory to murder and false statement charges. She admitted to helping her boyfriend, Specialist Aaron Robinson, dismember and dispose of Guillen's body. The sentencing brings some relief and justice to Guillen's family, who have been advocating for military reform following her death. Guillen had reported being sexually harassed by a superior before her murder.
The U.S. Army has officially changed the name of Fort Hood, a Texas Army base, to Fort Cavazos in honor of Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos, a four-star general who fought in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. The change is part of an effort to remove Confederate-affiliated names, symbols, displays, monuments and paraphernalia. The Texas base was initially named after John Bell Hood, who fought for the Confederacy. The estimated cost of changing the references is more than $60 million.
The Pentagon has officially renamed Fort Hood to Fort Cavazos, in honor of the first Hispanic four-star general, Richard E. Cavazos, who served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. The renaming is part of an effort to rename nine bases in the country that honor Confederate generals. The Defense Department expects to meet the deadline of renaming all nine bases by the beginning of 2024.