The Fort Hood, Texas, soldier killed in a Nov. 8 training accident was a 21-year-old food service specialist, according to a Friday release from the Army.

Pfc. Jacob Ryan Casebolt was killed when his tactical vehicle rolled over on post, the release said.

Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 9th U.S. Cavalry Regiment “Dark Horse,” 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, drive through a low-water crossing in the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) after completing field testing on Fort Hood, Texas Sept. 24. The two-month AMPV field test ended Sept. 24. (Photo by Maj. Carson Petry, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (Black Jack), 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs)

The incident is under investigation, the release said.

Casebolt joined the Army in early 2017 and had been assigned to the 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.

Meghann Myers is the Pentagon bureau chief at Military Times. She covers operations, policy, personnel, leadership and other issues affecting service members.

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