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A 28-year-old airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve died in a non-combat related incident last Thursday, according to the Air Force.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright, 28, of Palm Bay, Florida, was assigned to the 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico.
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"Tristen was a force for good within the 27 SOLRS and beyond," said U.S. Air Force Major Brent Escay, 27th SOLRS commander in a Cannon Air Force Base news release.
"He was the kind of supervisor who took the privilege of leading and mentoring Airmen seriously. He cared deeply for the Airmen in his flight and volunteered actively within the local community. We’ll never forget how his infectious smile could light up a room."
28-year-old Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright, pictured here as a Senior Airman, passed away on August 15th from non-combat related causes. (Department of Defense)
Staff Sgt. Wright enlisted in 2016 and was with the 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron as a materiel management specialist from 2019 onwards.
Previously, Wright served with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron in Japan at the Kadena Air Force Base from 2017 to 2019.
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"Tristen had a positive impact across the entire Cannon family and local community," said U.S. Air Force Colonel Robert Johnston, 27th Special Operations Wing commander in a Cannon Air Force Base news release.
"We are committed to taking care of Tristen’s family and teammates affected by this tragedy. His family and friends remain in our thoughts and prayers."
Air crews from Hurlburt Field, Fla., secure their aircraft at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Oct. 3, 2013. Air frames from the 1st Special Operations wing were relocated to Cannon in an effort to protect government assets in the wake of Tropical Storm Karen. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Matthew Plew)
According to a statement from Cannon Air Force Base, Staff Sgt. Wright received a U.S. Air and Space Force Commendation Medal, a U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters and "C" devices, an Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one oak leaf cluster, a Global War on Terrorism Medal and a National Defense Service Medal.
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The incident, which occurred at an undisclosed location, is still under investigation.
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