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US Marine dies in training incident at Japan military base, officials say
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Officials have identified the Marine who died after an incident during training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa on 3 November as Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland. His death is under investigation, and the 3rd Marine Division says it is supporting his family and colleagues.
Hernandez was taking part in fast-rope training when he was injured, then taken to hospital, where he died. Officials have not said whether anyone else was injured. About 50,000 US troops are stationed in Japan, most on Okinawa, where the Marine Corps has its largest presence among the four US military branches.
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- Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, died after fast-rope training in Okinawa.
- He was taken to hospital after being injured at Camp Schwab.
- The 3rd Marine Division is investigating the incident.
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- 41 minutes ago A US Marine died following a training incident at Camp Schwab in Okinawa on 3 November, the 3rd Marine Division said. The death is under investigation, and officials have not disclosed how it happened or whether anyone else was injured.
- 44 minutes ago Officials have identified the Marine who died after an incident during training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa on 3 November as Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland. His death is under investigation, and the 3rd Marine Division says it is supporting his family and colleagues.
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