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(Update) Fort Campbell Soldier Dies Non-Combat Related Incident in Jordan

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Update: Governor Matt Bevin will order flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Spc. Booker on the date of interment. Service arrangements are not yet complete.  

Original Story:

A soldier in the Fort Campbell 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group died Saturday in Jordan. 

According to a release from the U.S. Department of Defense, Specialist Isaiah L. Booker of Cibolo, Texas died in a non-combat related incident.

The incident is under investigation.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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