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American Military News
29-07-2025
- American Military News
Pic: Army ROTC cadet dies suddenly during training
A U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadet died suddenly on Thursday during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox in Kentucky. In a Saturday statement on Facebook, U.S. Army Cadet Command confirmed that 22-year-old Cadet Neil Edara was killed during Thursday's Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox's Land Navigation site. U.S. Army Cadet Command noted that Edara joined the ROTC in September of 2021 at Rutgers University and confirmed that Edara was participating in Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox as part of the 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp. 'Edara became unresponsive while conducting Land Navigation Training. He received immediate medical attention and was medically evacuated by helicopter to the University of Louisville, where he was pronounced deceased by medical professionals,' U.S. Army Cadet Command stated. 'At this time, the cause of death is under investigation.' According to WLKY, Cadet Summer Training is the largest annual training event for U.S. Army cadets. The outlet noted that over 7,000 ROTC cadets from various universities and colleges participate in Basic Camp or Advanced Camp training each year. WLKY reported that the Cadet Summer Training Advanced Camp lasts 35 days and is required if cadets want to be commissioned as a second lieutenant. READ MORE: Army meets recruiting goal 4 months early under Trump admin Following Thursday's incident with Edara, U.S. Army Cadet Command said, 'Safety of cadets and cadre remains U.S. Army Cadet Command's top priority as training continues. Cadets have access to religious affairs or spiritual counseling and support as required.' In Saturday's statement, Lt. Col. Timothy Sorensen, a military science professor at Rutgers University, said, 'Cadet Edara was one of the most dedicated and promising young leaders I've had the privilege to know.' 'His calm collected demeanor and unwavering commitment to excellence left a lasting impact on everyone around him,' Sorensen added. 'His loss is deeply felt across the entire ROTC and Rutgers community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.' A picture of Edara was shared Saturday on X, formerly Twitter. This is tragic. The job that Soldiers do is dangerous. The training is dangerous. Losing Soldiers and Cadets in training shouldn't happen. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and ROTC program. Here is part of the official statement from Cadet Command: 'Cadet Neil Edara,… — Happy Captain (@EODHappyCaptain) July 26, 2025
28-07-2025
- General
Army cadet dies while training at Fort Knox
An Army ROTC cadet died during summer training at Fort Knox in Kentucky, according to the U.S. Army Cadet Command. Neil Edara, a 22-year-old student at Rutgers University from Ridgewood, New Jersey, died on July 24 while attending a Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, officials said in a statement over the weekend. Edara allegedly became "unresponsive while conducting Land Navigation Training," received "immediate medical attention and was medically evacuated by helicopter to the University of Louisville, where he was pronounced deceased by medical professionals," authorities said. Officials noted that Edara's cause of death is under investigation. Edara joined ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) at Rutgers in September 2021 and was attending the Cadet Summer Training as part of the 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp, officials said. The 35-day camp -- which is considered to be the largest annual training event in the U.S. Army -- "tests cadets' leadership and soldiering skills" and is required to be commissioned as a second lieutenant, according to a press release obtained by ABC News. Over 7,000 cadets "from the nation's many colleges and universities" attend the camp each year, the press release said. Lt. Col. Timothy Sorenson, a military science professor at Rutgers, said Edara was "one of the most dedicated and promising young leaders I've had the privilege to know." "His calm, collected demeanor and unwavering commitment to excellence left a lasting impact on everyone around him. His loss is deeply felt across the entire ROTC and Rutgers community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Sorenson said. While training still continues for other cadets at Fort Knox, Army ROTC officials said the safety of cadets is their "top priority." They said cadets will have access to "religious affairs or spiritual counseling and support" during this time as well. A private memorial service for Edara is scheduled for July 28, according to officials.
28-07-2025
- General
Amy cadet dies while training at Fort Knox
An Army ROTC cadet died during summer training at Fort Knox in Kentucky, according to the U.S. Army Cadet Command. Neil Edara, a 22-year-old student at Rutgers University from Ridgewood, New Jersey, died on July 24 while attending a Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, officials said in a statement over the weekend. Edara allegedly became "unresponsive while conducting Land Navigation Training," received "immediate medical attention and was medically evacuated by helicopter to the University of Louisville, where he was pronounced deceased by medical professionals," authorities said. Officials noted that Edara's cause of death is under investigation. Edara joined ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) at Rutgers in September 2021 and was attending the Cadet Summer Training as part of the 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp, officials said. The 35-day camp -- which is considered to be the largest annual training event in the U.S. Army -- "tests cadets' leadership and soldiering skills" and is required to be commissioned as a second lieutenant, according to a press release obtained by ABC News. Over 7,000 cadets "from the nation's many colleges and universities" attend the camp each year, the press release said. Lt. Col. Timothy Sorenson, a military science professor at Rutgers, said Edara was "one of the most dedicated and promising young leaders I've had the privilege to know." "His calm, collected demeanor and unwavering commitment to excellence left a lasting impact on everyone around him. His loss is deeply felt across the entire ROTC and Rutgers community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Sorenson said. While training still continues for other cadets at Fort Knox, Army ROTC officials said the safety of cadets is their "top priority." They said cadets will have access to "religious affairs or spiritual counseling and support" during this time as well. A private memorial service for Edara is scheduled for July 28, according to officials.
28-07-2025
Army cadet from New Jersey dies during ROTC training in Kentucky
Cadet Neil Edara was attending Cadet Summer Training and died after he became unresponsive while conducting land navigation training at Fort Knox in Kentucky. July 28, 2025
NBC News
28-07-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Army ROTC cadet from New Jersey dies during training in Kentucky
A 22-year-old U.S. Army ROTC cadet died during training in Kentucky last week, officials said. Neil Edara of Ridgewood, New Jersey, died after becoming unresponsive during land navigation training at U.S. Army installation Fort Knox on Thursday, the U.S. Army Cadet Command said in a statement Saturday. He was attending Cadet Summer Training as part of 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp, the command said. He received medical attention at the scene before being taken by helicopter to University of Louisville Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, it said. Edara was at the installation's land navigation site, the command said, which is used to teach cadets how to determine locations and distances for travel and targeting. High temperatures in the area of Fort Knox have been in the low 90s in recent days, according to National Weather Service data. The weather service on Sunday issued an urgent weather message to extend a heat advisory for the region through Wednesday night. 'Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,' the message warned. The Army Cadet Command's news release announcing Edara's death did not mention the heat wave gripping much of the South and Midwest, and what caused his death is under investigation. 'Safety of cadets and cadre remains U.S. Army Cadet Command's top priority as training continues,' the command said in its statement. The command said Edara joined the ROTC at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 2021. Lt. Col. Timothy Sorensen, a Rutgers professor of military science, said Edara had the heart of a leader. 'Cadet Edara was one of the most dedicated and promising young leaders I've had the privilege to know,' he said in the command's statement. 'His calm collected demeanor and unwavering commitment to excellence left a lasting impact on everyone around him."
