Severe weather in the mountains of Georgia has taken the lives of two Army Ranger Candidates during the Mountain Phase of training. Two Ranger Candidates Killed During Mountain Training
Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt. George Taber died during a weather-induced training hold at Yonah Mountain outside of Dahlonega.
Staff Sgt. George Taber and 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon of Orange County died after they were struck by a falling tree while sheltering during “a weather-induced training hold."