Officials release name of US Marine who died after training incident in Japan
Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland, died on Tuesday, officials said.
TOKYO -- The U.S. Marine Corps identified the Marine who died as Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland.
Hernandez died on Tuesday evening after sustaining injuries during fast-rope training at Camp Schwab, the 3rd Marine Division said on Thursday.
He was transported for medical treatment and later died, the release said, adding that the incident was under investigation.
Hernandez was a combat engineer assigned to the 2nd Marine Division and temporarily serving with the 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa.
The Marine Corps statement also noted that Hernandez had earned the Navy Arctic Service Ribbon.
"The Marines and Sailors of 3rd Marine Division mourn the loss of one of our own," said Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division. "We extend our deepest condolences to Lance Cpl. Hernandez’s family, friends, and fellow Marines. Our focus remains on supporting them while we fully investigate the circumstances of this tragic incident."