FORT BRAGG, N.C.—The U.S. Army says a Green Beret has died from noncombat injuries in Afghanistan.
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command issued a statement saying that Sgt. 1st Class Elliott J. Robbins died Sunday in Helmand Province. The 31-year-old was from Ogden, Utah, and was assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group at Fort Carson, Colorado.
The news release provided no more information about the cause of death.
“A skilled soldier with three combat deployments, Robbins will always be remembered,” said Col. Lawrence G. Ferguson, 10th Group commander, in a statement, reported Army Times.
“We mourn the tragic passing of Sgt. 1st Class Elliott Robbins. The 10th Special Forces Group has paid a heavy toll in recent days. While we mourn, we will support Sgt. 1st Class Robbins’ Family and honor his service,” Ferguson added.
After completing Special Forces qualification, he deployed to Afghanistan in 2017 and this year with Special Operations.
Robbins is survived by his wife and a son, said Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson, who called the sergeant “one of Utah’s finest” in a statement Monday.
“His sacrifice and service will not be forgotten and will be felt by Utahns as we remember the freedoms we enjoy,” Wilson said.
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney and Utah Gov. Gary Herbert were among other politicians who expressed their gratitude for Robbins’ service and their condolences to his family.