An Army basic trainee at Fort Moore, Georgia, died Friday after receiving emergency medical care, the service said.
Pfc. Cesar Gonzalez, 21, died during infantry training after succumbing to a “medical emergency,” according to a statement from the Army. It was unclear what led to the soldier's death, and the incident is still under investigation.
Gonzalez, a Chicago native, started training on June 16 and was close to graduating the 22-week Infantry One Station Unit Training, or OSUT. He was assigned to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 58th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade.
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“The Wolfpack family is devastated by the unfortunate and untimely passing of Private 1st Class Gonzalez, an outstanding soldier in our organization,” Capt. Stephanie Snyder, Gonzalez's company commander, said in a statement. “This heartbreaking loss has affected every person in the company. We send our condolences to his family and friends, and our prayers are with them during this incredibly difficult time.”
Company cadre provided emergency medical care to Gonzalez until emergency crews arrived. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Martin Army Community Hospital.
Gonzalez got his start in the Army attending the academic track of the Future Soldier Preparatory Course in May. The course has been universally praised…
