US Marine dies in training incident at Japan military base, officials say

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A U.S. Marine passed away Tuesday after an occurrence throughout training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, military authorities stated.The occurrence occurred in Okinawa, on a Marine Corps base near the northeastern coast of Okinawa Prefecture.The Marine, who was determined as Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland, was with the 3rd Marine Division.ALLEGED KILLING BY MARINE PROMPTS United States MILITARY TO RESTRICT OFF-BASE LIBERTY IN OKINAWA

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A U.S. Marine passed away following a training event on a military base in Okinawa, Japan. (Yuichi YAMAZAKI/ AFP through Getty Images)

“It is with heavy hearts that 3rd Marine Division announces the death of a Marine following a training incident at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, on Nov. 3, 2026,” the 3rd Marine Division stated in a declaration to ABC News. “We express our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of our Marine.”Hernandez was taking part in fast-rope training at Camp Schwab when he sustained injuries throughout the training, the 3rd Marine Division stated in a later declaration to FOX News Digital. He was transferred to a healthcare facility and later on caught his injuries.The Marine’s death stays under examination, the 3rd Marine Division stated.

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The Marine’s death stays under examination. (Getty Images )

“The Marines and Sailors of 3rd Marine Division mourn the loss of one of our own. We extend our deepest condolences to Lance Cpl. Hernandez’s family, friends, and fellow Marines. Our focus remains on supporting them while we fully investigate the circumstances of this tragic incident,” stated Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division, stated in a declaration.Lt. Tyler Thomas, a representative for the III Marine Expeditionary Force, decreased to inform ABC News whether anybody else was hurt.MARINE MISSING FROM USS ANCHORAGE NOW FOCUS OF RECOVERY MISSION OFF CALIFORNIA COAST

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The Marine was recognized as Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland. (Yuichi YAMAZAKI/ AFP through Getty Images)

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPApproximately 50,000 U.S. soldiers are stationed in Japan, with the majority of based upon Okinawa. The island stayed under U.S. control from completion of World War II up until 1972.Presently, almost 80,000 Americans survive on Okinawa, consisting of about 30,000 active-duty service members from all 4 military branches, with the Marine Corps accounting for the biggest existence there.The Associated Press added to this report.


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