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U.S. Army identifies two soldiers killed in Apache helicopter crash in Texas
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The U.S. Army identified Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, as the two soldiers killed when their Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, on August 12, 2026, at approximately 1:40 p.m. CST. Huey, from Killeen, Texas, joined the Army in 2014 as a motor transport operator. Olmstead, from Belton, Texas, joined in 2023 as a warrant officer candidate. Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, commanding general of III Armored Corps and Fort Hood, expressed condolences. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center in Fort Rucker, Alabama, is leading an investigation into the crash.
Source report
The U.S. Army on Friday identified the two soldiers who died when an Apache helicopter crashed outside a Texas base earlier this week.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead were killed when their aircraft went down at approximately 1:40 p.m. Central Standard Time on Wednesday near Salado, Texas, the Army confirmed.
“Our hearts and deepest condolences are with the families of the Soldiers we lost Wednesday,” said Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, commanding general of III Armored Corps and Fort Hood, in a statement. “The Army is a family, and a tragedy like this is felt throughout our formations and our community.”
Details on the Deceased
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, joined the Army in February 2014 as a motor transport operator. His home of record is Killeen, Texas.
- Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, joined the Army in January 2023 as a warrant officer candidate. His home of record is Belton, Texas.
Investigation
The Army stated that a team from the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center at Fort Rucker, Alabama, is leading the investigation into the crash.
Eve Sampson is a reporter and former Army officer. She has covered conflict across the world, writing for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Associated Press.
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