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Fort Campbell Soldier Dies In Syria

Fort Campbell

A Fort Campbell soldier died in Syria from wounds sustained in a non-combat incident. 

The Department of Defense said in a release on Monday Pfc. Michael A. Thomason, 28, of Lincoln Park, Michigan died in Kobani, Syria supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. 

Thomason was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell. 

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.