DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright, 28, of Palm Bay, Florida, died Aug. 15, 2024 in a non-combat related incident at an undisclosed location. The incident is under investigation.

He was assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. For more information, media may contact the 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs Office at (575) 784-4131 or [email protected].