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Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

MEDIA Preliminary Loss Reports

About Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

PLRs are intended to be used as an engagement tool for leaders to discuss the hazards and trends impacting Soldier safety and readiness. A PLR contains only basic information, as the investigation is ongoing, but provides sufficient background to allow leaders an opportunity to communicate risk at the Soldier level.

 

 
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PLR 19-055 - Swimming Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A 21-year-old Soldier stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, died in a swimming mishap 31 May 2019 in Kailua Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, at 1700 local. The Soldier was swimming with two civilians when witnesses noted the swimmers were in distress. Surfers attempted to help the swimmers, but they were unable to locate the Soldier. His body was recovered three days later.

PLR 19-052 - Swimming Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A 19-year-old Soldier stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, died in a swimming mishap 18 May 2019 in Big Bend National Park. His body was recovered by park rangers after he went missing while swimming with other Soldiers.
 

PLR 19-051 - Swimming Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A 25-year-old Soldier stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in a swimming mishap 11 May 2019 at Lake Crescent, Washington, at 2130 local. He was camping with another Soldier when he drowned while swimming.
 

PLR 19-047 - Boating Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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A 34-year-old Sergeant First Class assigned to Special Forces Command, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, died in a boating mishap 14 April 2019 on Joe’s Bayou at 1330 local. The Soldier was operating his 20-foot center-console boat when he and his passenger were thrown overboard in rough waters after reportedly experiencing a steering problem. Personal flotation devices were available, but their use has not been confirmed. Alcohol was not associated with the mishap.

PLR 19-034 - Skiing Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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A U.S. Military Academy Cadet died 27 February 2019 from injuries suffered in a skiing mishap several days earlier on the Victor Constant Ski Slope in West Point, New York. The Cadet was wearing a ski helmet when he was discovered unresponsive at the base of a tower. He was posthumously promoted to Second Lieutenant.

 

 
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