The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
Staff Sgt. Christopher F. Pantos, 55, of Richmond, Virginia, died Apr. 26, 2021, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, as the result of a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation.
Pantos was assigned to 55th Sustainment Brigade, U.S. Army Reserve, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
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Sgt. Christopher
Pantos, of Richmond, Va., who died as the result of a non-combat related incident in Kuwait. We will honor and remember his service.” Sen Inhofe
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He worked as an Arabic linguist, and did a stint at the U.S. Embassy in Egypt and continued in that career when he joined the National Guard.
During his time serving in the military, Manchester earned a number of medals.
After a dignified transfer ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Manchester’s remains will return to the Santa Ynez Valley on Friday, according to the Santa Ynez Valley Star.
Those wishing to pay their respects were set to gather near the Solvang Veterans Memorial Building on Highway 246, with the drive expected to happen between 2 and 2:30 p.m., according the Star.
“On behalf of U.S. Central Command, we extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our fallen American Soldier who was deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Manchester, Operation Spartan Shield Staff Sgt. Manchester’s service to his country and his sacrifices will not be forgotten.” – General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., U.S. Marines.
Staff Sgt. Timothy Luke Manchester, 34, of Austin, Texas, died Jan. 20, 2021, in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, in a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation.
Manchester was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, Camp Mabry, Texas.
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