Savannah Night Stalker Killed in Training

[SLEDGE HAMMER]

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) -
Fort Campbell has released the name of an Army Special Operations Aviation soldier who was killed late Wednesday night when a Blackhawk was landing at Hunter Army Airfield.

Capt. Clayton O. Carpenter, 31, was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Hunter Army Air Field, according to a Fort Campbell news release. He was killed when his MH-60M Blackhawk helicopter experienced a hard landing during routine military flight training. Two others were injured in the incident.

Carpenter was a native of Brooklyn, NY, and a 2005 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and served as a Special Operations Helicopter Platoon Leader. He is survived by his parents Paul and Colette Carpenter of Cortland Manor, NY.

The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is investigating the incident.

http://www.wtoc.com/story/24484532/hunt ... identified

RIP Sir.

[CharlieRanger1FFV]

Prayers out, Blue skies, Warrior . . .Blue skies.

RLTW!!!

[Jim]

Prayers for the family!

[CatFish Driver]

Clay was my classmate in green platoon. A man and officer of the highest character and integrity. We are better for having known him.

[IEDmagnet]

RIP Sir.


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[Steadfast]

RIP Warrior

Condolences to Capt. Clayton O. Carpenter's family & his friends.

Sad that Brooklyn, NY lost another.