Death of a Fort Rucker Soldier

Aviation Center of Excellence
Story by Lt. Col. Andy Thaggard

Date: 01.11.2023
Posted: 01.11.2023 17:14
News ID: 436623
Pvt. Abdul N. Latifu

The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker announces the death of an Advanced Individual Training Soldier.

Pvt. Abdul N. Latifu, of the Bronx, New York City, died Jan. 10, 2023, from injuries sustained during an incident with another Soldier.

Latifu, 21, was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade, as he trained as an Army Air Traffic Control Operator.

The incident is under investigation.