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Immediate Release

DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty

Aug. 6, 2016
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. 

Lt. Col. Flando E. Jackson, 45, of Lansing, Michigan, died Aug. 4 in Southwest Asia from a non-combat-related injury. The incident is under investigation.

Jackson was assigned to the 194th Wing, Camp Murray, Washington National Guard, Washington.  

For more information related to this release, media may contact the Washington National Guard public affairs office at 253-512-8989.