A CH-47 Chinook flies over the mountains near Erbil Air Base, Iraq, May 26, 2025. (Sgt. Brianna Badder/Army)
US soldier dies during fatal training incident in Erbil
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- Sergeant Devin A. Seibel killed at Erbil Airbase, Iraq
- Death occurred during training incident; investigation ongoin
An active duty American soldier supporting the international military campaign against ISIS has died following an incident at a base in northern Iraq, the Department of War announced.
The casualty marks a somber loss for the overseas coalition operating under the banner of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Fatal training
The fallen service member has been identified as Sergeant Devin A. Seibel, 26, of Robinson, Texas. According to official military records, Sgt. Seibel died on May 31, 2026, while stationed at Erbil Airbase in Iraq.
The Department of War clarified that the fatality occurred during a training-related incident. No further specifics regarding the exact nature of the training exercise have been disclosed, as the incident remains under active investigation by military officials.
Unit background
Sgt. Seibel was a forward-deployed asset specializing in critical aviation capabilities. He was assigned to the Air Ambulance Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, which is permanently stationed out of Fort Carson, Colorado.
The Air Ambulance unit plays a vital role in regional operations, providing medical evacuation and emergency support to coalition forces throughout the theater of operations.
