Fort Campbell, Ky.—Fort Campbell officials have identified the soldier who was killed on post Sunday night as Spc. Brittney Silvers of Jacksonville, Florida. Her estranged husband has been arrested in her shooting death.
Spc. Silvers was an automated logistical specialist in the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). She joined the Army in 2011 and completed training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Fort Lee, Virginia. She served for several years at Fort Hood, Texas before arriving to Fort Campbell in 2016.
Silvers completed the Combat Life Savers Course and Basic Leader Course while serving at Fort Campbell. Her awards and decorations include: Army Achievement Medal (One Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Good Conduct Medal (One Oak Leaf Cluster), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and Marksmanship Qualification Badge – Sharpshooter with Carbine.
Silvers was posthumously promoted to Sergeant and received the Army Commendation Medal.
“101st Combat Aviation Brigade has lost an incredibly valued member of the Destiny team. We continue to pray for her family and friends during this difficult time,” said Lt. Col. Cayton Johnson, commander, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade (Rear), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). “We request that everyone respect the privacy of her family as they grieve this tragic loss.”
The incident is under investigation by U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command and the FBI (Louisville Division).
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