A U.S. Army Special Operations soldier died Sept. 22, 2026, from injuries sustained during a military airborne training event in Nevada, according to U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).
The soldier was identified as Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Frakes, 34, of Savannah, Georgia. The incident occurred during a military airborne training event, though the command did not provide additional details about the circumstances.
Lt. Gen. Lawrence “Gil” Ferguson, commanding general of USASOC, said in a statement: “Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Frakes represented the finest qualities of our nation’s special operations forces and performed at the highest echelons of our military. The loss of such an exceptional warrior is felt deeply across the Special Operations community. Our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and teammates during this difficult time.”
Sources: DVIDS News · US Army