Military members send greetings to family and friends in Kentucky, Southern Indiana
Military women and men from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana are sending holiday love to their family and friends. Author: WHAS11 Digital Content Staff Published: 4:13 AM EST December 14, 2020 Updated: 8:52 PM EST December 24, 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Men and women who are serving our country have had it especially hard this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their lives on many fronts. From setting up field hospitals, helping at long-term care facilities and hospitals they ve worn many hats in 2020.
Still, the holidays are here and because of military duty, many will remain separated from their families.
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A 30-year-old physician and Air Force captain from New Jersey died in a crash on base, the U.S. Defense Department said Saturday.
Kelliann Leli, of Parlin (Middlesex County), died Friday in a non-combat related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, military officials said.
Leli was assigned to the 60th Healthcare Operations Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California.
“Our entire Travis family is beyond heartbroken over the tragic loss of our teammate, Kelliann,” said Col. Corey Simmons, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander.
“We are thinking of and praying for all her loved ones during this unfathomable time.”