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Sudden death of a service member shines a light on inherited heart conditions in the military
April 27, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 27 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:

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Sudden death of a service member shines a light on inherited heart conditions in the military

The sudden death of Petty Officer Second Class William Amilcar Gomez Jr. during a military training exercise was a shock that reverberated through the lives of his family, friends, and colleagues. At age 29, he was very active and told his family he was looking forward to . . .

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