The U.S. Army has identified the two men who died in a helicopter crash near Salado this week as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25.
Huey, who lived in Killeen, joined the Army in 2014. Olmstead, of Belton, joined in 2023.
"Our hearts and deepest condolences are with the families of the Soldiers we lost Wednesday," said Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, III Armored Corps and Fort Hood commanding general, in a press release. "The Army is a family, and a tragedy like this is felt throughout our formations and our community."
Fort Hood has added chaplains and other resources to support members who were affected by the deaths.
"In the difficult days ahead, our priority is to ensure these families and our Soldiers have the care and support they need," Admiral said. "We are making all appropriate resources available to those affected by this loss."
Fort Hood officials said their staff is on the scene working to support local law enforcement and U.S. Army investigators. A safety investigation team from Fort Rucker in Alabama arrived Thursday to lead the process.
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