Spc. Branden T. Kimball Of the 10th Mountain Division Died at Bagram in non combat Incident
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball, 21, from Central Point, Oregon, died Feb. 12, 2020, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation.
Kimball was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Drum, New York.
On behalf of U.S. Central Command, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of a fallen American Soldier in service to our country. Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel Spc. Kimball’s service to our nation will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and fellow Soldiers. -General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., U.S. Marines
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of SPC Branden Kimball during this very difficult time….The loss of any Mountain Soldier has a lasting impact on every member of the team. The 10th Mountain Division mourns the loss of SPC Kimball, he will be missed from our formations.” Lt. Col. Kamil Sztalkoper Said.