Statement by the commander, US Central Command

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES

06.26.2015

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U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

TAMPA, Fla. - Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander, U.S. Central Command, released the following statement today:

"On behalf of the men and women of U.S. Central Command, I want to convey my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Iraqi Brig. Gen. Rasid Mohammed Sadiq, who tragically lost his life in a training accident in Arizona on June 24. He was in the U.S. training with our Air Force pilots to hone his skills before returning home to defend his nation. We mourn alongside our partners and the people of Iraq during this difficult period. We are in a tough fight together, and our hope is that Gen. Sadiq's comrades will be able to find strength in his service and honor his sacrifice through their own continued service in the coming days."

• Date Taken: 06.26.2015
• Date Posted: 06.26.2015 19:01
• Story ID: 168368
• Location: TAMPA, FL, US