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Green Beret killed in training incident last week was also previously in MARSOC

West Virginia National Guard

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Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Sheperty died last Wednesday after suffering critical injuries during airborne operations training. Local emergency services personnel declared the 36-year-old Sheperty dead at the scene, and a command investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.

“On behalf of the men and women of the West Virginia National Guard, I extend my deepest condolences to Nick’s family, friends and those who served with him. The loss of such an exceptional soldier and true West Virginia hero will be felt throughout our entire organization,” said Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the adjutant general of the West Virginia National Guard.

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  • Alan t

    RIP

  • Mic-Mac

    RIP, greatly saddened! Sending heartfelt sympathy to all touched by this tragedy.

  • J

    RIP brother.

  • CJR

    Training accidents are part of keeping the forces ready, I get it. But everytime I hear about one I hate it. Whether it is an aircraft malfunction, a parachute jump, or any of the other dangerous jobs our people do, it is the worst way to loose one of them.

  • Mason

    RIP. Only saddened and humbled by the loss of our service men and women.