Fort Carson Soldier Among Two Dead in Non-Combat Incident
Robinson, Texas — A 26-year-old U.S. Army sergeant from central Texas died in a training-related accident in Iraq on May 31, 2026, military officials confirmed.
Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, assigned to the Air Ambulance Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Carson, Colorado, was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve when the incident occurred at Erbil Airbase.
The accident also claimed the life of British Lance Corporal James Freeman, 29. Officials described it as a non-combat event, and an investigation remains underway.
A Dedicated Soldier
Seibel, a native of Robinson, Texas, served in a medical evacuation unit known for its critical role in providing rapid air ambulance support in the region. His unit falls under the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, which has a long history of deployments in support of U.S. operations abroad.
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No further details about the cause of the accident have been released as the joint investigation continues. The Department of Defense is expected to provide additional information once the review is complete.
Friends, family, and fellow service members have begun sharing tributes to Seibel online, remembering him as a committed soldier who answered the call to serve.
The deaths highlight the continued risks faced by U.S. and coalition forces even in non-combat roles as they maintain presence in the Middle East.
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Military officials expressed their condolences to the families of both service members.
