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    Name released of Airman killed in vehicle accident

    Staff Sgt. Cheyanne Branson

    Photo By Capt. Briell Zweygardt | Staff Sgt. Cheyanne Branson, 190th Air Refueling Wing, Force Support Squadron.... read more read more

    TOPEKA, KS, UNITED STATES

    11.14.2022

    Story by Senior Airman Meagan Gardner 

    190th Air Refueling Wing

    FORBES FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Kan. -- Staff Sgt. Cheyanne Branson, 190th Air Refueling Wing, Force Support Squadron, died in a head-on vehicle collision near Jefferson County, November 12, 2022.

    Branson served 4 ½ years with the Kansas Air National Guard as a Career Development Specialist.

    “Our hearts are with her family, friends, loved ones and fellow Guardsmen,” said Col. Brian Budden, commander of the 190th ARW. “Cheyanne was an extraordinary Airman who has made an impact on so many around her. I called her one of our ‘rock-stars’.”

    The 190th is offering resources and support to those affected by this tragedy. Members are encouraged to reach out to their supervisors for additional information.

    The accident is under investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol.

    Contact: 190th ARW Public Affairs
    Phone: 785-861-4363
    Email: 190.ARW.Public.Affairs.Org@us.af.mil

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    Date Taken: 11.14.2022
    Date Posted: 11.14.2022 13:05
    Story ID: 433231
    Location: TOPEKA, KS, US

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