Army News, news from Iraq, - Army Times

Quick Links

http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/05/ap_army_hood_death_052009/
news/2009/05/ap_army_hood_death_052009

Hood looks into soldier’s death on post


The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday May 20, 2009 21:01:13 EDT

FORT HOOD, Texas — Fort Hood officials are investigating the death of a soldier found in his barracks, at least the fourth such incident this year at the post.

Spc. Caleb Allen Bezanson, 28, of Ridgecrest, Calif., was found unresponsive Monday in his room by fellow soldiers and was later pronounced dead after being taken to the Army hospital, Hood officials said Wednesday in a news release.

Bezanson entered the military in 2003 as a satellite communications systems operator and since August had been assigned to 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

Bezanson’s decorations and awards include the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.

Two soldiers were found dead in their barracks in January and a third was found in March at the sprawling post that has about 52,000 troops. Last year authorities were investigating at least five other soldiers’ deaths at Fort Hood from July to September — three found in their barracks in separate incidents, one who died in a fire and one found dead in a training area.



Contests and Promotions

CFC Info Center


Check out our in-depth guide to the Combined Federal Campaign.

Give The Gift Of Army Times


promo Holiday gift shopping has never been easier! An ideal gift for our men and women stationed overseas. Order your gift subscription here.

Marketplace

Military Times Gear Shop


COOLMAX  Extreme S S Shirt COOLMAX Extreme S S Shirt
This COOLMAX® short-sleeve shirt reduce skin temperature while offering excellent moisture management properties.

Price: $10.99

Military Discounts


Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.

Shoplocal

  Shop Local
Local Online Deals
Find the best deals at your local stores.