Three Service Members Found Dead Separately, Army Alaska— Coronavirus non related, Causes of Death Under Investigation
Spc. Milik Jaquez Craig was found dead by a fellow soldier 5 April 2020 Spc Milik Jaquez Craig was from Columbia, SC, and joined the Army in March 2018. He arrived in Alaska in August 2018. Craig holds several awards including included the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Parachutist Badge.”Milik Craig was an amazing paratrooper, teammate, and friend to all Geronimos, His personal leadership, commitment, and hard work will be sorely missed by us all,” Lt. Col. Matthew Myer, 1-501st commander. ” Army Times
Spc. Jason Alexander Thomas, paratrooper from the 1st Squadron — Airborne, 40th Cavalry Regiment, was found dead in his barracks at U.S. Army Alaska Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson March 10 2020
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