A Marine died from a vehicle rollover at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. The incident, during a training exercise, is under investigation.
A 26-year-old Marine staff sergeant died earlier this week in Twentynine Palms, California after a military training mishap.
Jerry L. Betzold died from injuries he sustained in the accident involving a Humvee rollover on July 27 during a Service Level Training Exercise. He was training at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center.
Betzold joined the force in 2016 and was assigned to a Tactical Training Exercise Control Group. He trained as an infantry Marine and was promoted to staff sergeant in March 2024.
“Staff Sgt. Jerry Betzold represents all that is good and pure in our nation and Corps”, said TTECG Director Col. David Hart in a release. “He tragically lost his life while working to ensure our combat formations remain ready when the nation needs them.”
His decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and National Service Medal.
