WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright, 28, of Palm Bay, Florida, died Aug. 15, 2024 in a non-combat related incident at an undisclosed location. The incident is under investigation. He was assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. For more information, media may contact the 27  more