JACKSONVILLE, N.C. – A Marine from Missouri who died during training in North Carolina on April 18 has been identified as Staff Sgt. Colin Arslambus, according to the Marine Corps.
Arslambas was a reconnaissance Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Special Purpose Unit. He died in a training accident near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
“Words cannot express the sadness we feel over the tragic loss of one of our MEU family members,” said Col. Todd Mahar, 24th MEU commander. in release. “The 24th MEU family mourns the loss of an outstanding Marine and leader. We extend our deepest condolences and unwavering support to his family during this most difficult time.”
Arslambas joined the Marine Corps on March 16, 2020 and was promoted to sergeant earlier this month. He received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Medal and the National Defense Medal, according to his announcement.
Mr. Arslanbus graduated from Fort Zumwalt West High School in O'Fallon, Missouri in 2019.
The training accident is under investigation, the statement said.