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Yokota Airman killed after being struck by vehicle

Posted 12/3/2010 Email story   Print story

    

12/3/2010 - YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Staff Sgt. Raymond Briggs from the Defense Courier Service here was struck by a vehicle and killed Dec. 1 as he attempted to cross a highway while on leave in San Mateo County, Calif.

"The sudden death of Sergeant Briggs is a tragic loss to his family, Team Yokota and the entire U.S. Air Force," said Col. Bill Knight, the 374th Airlift Wing vice commander. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time."

The details surrounding the incident are currently under investigation.

(Courtesy of the 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs)



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