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Investigation Underway for Death of Colonel Found Unresponsive at Fort Leavenworth

July 6, 2021

An investigation is underway by Army CID special agents following the death of Col. Scott Green.

Green was found unresponsive in his office at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and was pronounced dead.

Green was a 49-year-old career infantry officer.  Throughout his career, Green led an Airborne brigade combat team.  He also held company command in the 75th Ranger Regiment.

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“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our teammate. The magnitude of the loss is immeasurable and will be felt across our formation,” stated Lt. Gen. Ted Martin, who heads the Army’s Combined Arms Center at the Kansas post.

“He positively touched the lives of countless Soldiers, Families and Civilians across the force throughout his decorated career,” Martin continued. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”

A native of South Dakota, Green began his Army career in 1994 after completing an ROTC program at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota.

As a career infantry officer, Green served in numerous leadership positions, including company command in the 75th Ranger Regiment, and command of a Brigade Combat Team (Airborne). He served for 27 years. He was a highly decorated combat veteran with multiple tours that included a combat parachute jump. His awards include the prestigious Army’s Legion of Merit and multiple Bronze Star Medals including one for valor.

via Military.com

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Before his death, Green had been in his current position since July 2019.

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  1. EmilyRose says

    July 9, 2021 at 10:56 am

    Lug hugs and prayers to all.
    The SANDSHAKER

    • EmilyRose says

      July 9, 2021 at 10:57 am

      That would be love 💘

  2. Timothy Neagle Sr. says

    July 8, 2021 at 6:43 pm

    I’m so sorry this had to happen. I really just hope The Great Hope; takes place, too!

  3. Gregory Andrews says

    July 7, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Thank you Colonel Green for your service to America. from a fellow veteran service member. My condolences to his family. As JFK said ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country. RIP..

  4. Ned says

    July 6, 2021 at 1:13 pm

    R.I.P.
    God Bless America 🇺🇸

  5. Brad Connor says

    July 6, 2021 at 11:52 am

    The idiots that use an occasion such as this to spread their venom mark them forever as the shallow morons they are. A distinguished career such as this American hero had makes me envious, but sad to here of his sudden passing. No, I didn’t know him. I hope Arlington has room for him.

  6. Ronald J Brogan says

    July 6, 2021 at 11:05 am

    Probably had his subordinates repeat the Pledge of Allegiance while in formation.

  7. LORENZO GONZALES says

    July 6, 2021 at 9:52 am

    I don’t like it I got this feeling he was killed so this selected President will put someone who thinks like him

    • Mrs. Miller says

      July 6, 2021 at 10:30 am

      How about expressing your condolences instead of expressing your idiocy?

      • Recce1 says

        July 6, 2021 at 10:58 am

        Good point. Not everything is a conspiracy. And I’m not even a Harris/Biden fan.

        It’s sad to hear that a fellow military officer has passed away on the job.

    • K. B. Kenney says

      July 8, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      Good point we need more info on incidents like this

  8. JoCephus16 says

    July 6, 2021 at 9:00 am

    Col Green dedicated his entire life to honor the Oath he took to Defend our Country and protect our Constitution. He’s a was true American, serving in one of the toughest units the military has. Do not try to muddy this Colonels reputation. Instead why not spend one day doing what he devoted his life to do. Trying walking in his shoes for 1 mile. Airborne Do or Die!! RIP Col. Scott Green.

  9. Harry Ackroyd says

    July 6, 2021 at 8:35 am

    As a retired combat experienced retired Army colonel, my deepest condolences go out to his family, his unit and the Army. What a terrible loss, I pray that God has received him into His loving arms and that he Rest In Peace.

  10. William Fleming says

    July 6, 2021 at 8:17 am

    My guess for the cause of his death will be due to receiving the Covid vaccine.

    • M.K. Moore III says

      July 6, 2021 at 8:21 am

      Do you have to display your ignorance now?

      • K.B,. Kenney says

        July 8, 2021 at 12:51 pm

        Why are you calling people ignorant? Do have information we do not?

        • Taabu says

          July 9, 2021 at 1:05 pm

          It is doubly irresponsible and incredibly ignorant to assert your nonsense as “fact”, when you clearly have no clue what you are talking about. This is not the forum for it, express your condolence and wait for the factual report to to emerge.

    • Ken says

      July 6, 2021 at 8:27 am

      Did he have any dirt on the Clintons?

      • Combat Medic Vietnam says

        July 6, 2021 at 12:01 pm

        Thank you Col Green for your distinguished service and sacrifice to our Country.
        You are indeed a hero.
        To his family and friends,my deepest heartfelt condolences to you.
        His memory is secure always within the Airborne brotherhood

      • K.B. Kenney says

        July 8, 2021 at 12:56 pm

        Look under the bed.

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