United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, August 12, 1991
Add to My HeroesSean Elms
Security Policeman Sean Elms was accidentally shot and killed during a training exercise at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
He was participating in a training exercise in a live fire area when he was struck by rounds from an AR-15 rifle from the security policeman behind him as they ran and dove into a prone position behind cover.
Security Policeman Elms served with the United States Air Force Security Forces for nine months.
Bio
- Age 19
- Tour 9 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Training accident
- Location New Jersey
Most Recent Reflection
View all 49 ReflectionsSean, I think about you quite often. I'll never forget you or that horrible day. But I choose to remember the fun we all had in training at Lackland.
You'll always be missed.
Tara (Amn Molsbee)
ABGD Teammate-Ft Dix
November 23, 2021
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