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    Death of a Fort Hood soldier

    FORT HOOD, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    12.23.2013

    Courtesy Story

    Fort Cavazos Public Affairs Office

    FORT HOOD, Texas - Fort Hood officials have released the name of a soldier who found unresponsive Dec. 21 in his barracks on Fort Hood, Texas.

    Spc. Ryan Jeffrey McDermot, 26, whose home of record is listed as Newington, N.H., entered active duty service in July 2010 as a UH-60 Helicopter repairer. He was assigned to the 2nd Batalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Combat Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since March 2012.

    McDermot deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from June 2011 to March 2012.

    McDermot's awards and decorations include an Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and NATO Medal.

    There is currently no photo available. If one becomes available, this release will be updated at forthoodpresscenter.com.

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    Date Taken: 12.23.2013
    Date Posted: 12.24.2013 00:06
    Story ID: 118606
    Location: FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US

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