Santa Rosa County Soldier Among Nine Killed In Army Helicopter Crash

April 1, 2023

One of the nine 101st Airborne Division Soldiers killed in a helicopter crash near Fort Campbell, Kentucky on Wednesday is from Santa Rosa County.

Warrant Officer 1 Jeffery Barnes, 33, of Milton was among the casualties.

“This is a time of great sadness for the 101st Airborne Division. The loss of these Soldiers will reverberate through our formations for years to come,” said Maj. Gen. JP McGee, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell. “Now is the time for grieving and healing. The whole division and this community stand behind the families and friends of our fallen Soldiers.”

An Army aviation safety team from Fort Rucker, Ala. is investigating the accident.

Comments

5 Responses to “Santa Rosa County Soldier Among Nine Killed In Army Helicopter Crash”

  1. Jarod on April 4th, 2023 11:45 am

    Jeff. It was an honor and privilege to know you brother. You will be missed, but never forget. See you on the flip side!

  2. A.W.Thompson on April 2nd, 2023 8:55 am

    Prayers for this great Americans family and friends .

  3. brianh on April 2nd, 2023 5:57 am

    I met this fine young man years ago when he was still in school. I went to HS with his dad as well. When I saw the name, I was shocked. I learned that WO Barnes is now with his son who lost his fight with cancer at a very very young age.

  4. Adamssam on April 1st, 2023 2:18 pm

    Rest in Peace Warrant Officer 1 Barnes.
    Thank you for your service and dedication to our country.
    Our Lord awaits you.

  5. Retired Navy Vet on April 1st, 2023 7:19 am

    Rest easy brave warrior, Till Valhalla!

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