Marine dies following training incident at base in Okinawa
Marine dies after sustaining injuries during fast-rope training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa.
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A U.S. Marine died on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, after sustaining injuries during a training exercise at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan.
The deceased was identified as Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland.
According to military officials, the incident occurred while the Marine was participating in fast-rope training. He was transported to a hospital for medical treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.
Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division, expressed condolences to the family, friends, and fellow Marines of the deceased. He stated that the command's current focus is on supporting those affected while a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident is conducted.
Camp Schwab is located on the northeastern coast of Okinawa, which hosts the majority of the approximately 50,000 U.S. troops stationed in Japan. The incident remains under investigation by military authorities.