Teen Twin Army Guard Recruit Alyssa Cahoon Dies 5 Days After Suffering Medical Episode During Training

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC. (THECOUNT) — Pvt. Alyssa Cahoon, a 17-year-old who was training at Fort Jackson with her twin sister Brianna, has died in an area hospital five days after suffering an undisclosed medical episode.

Officials with the Army fort say Pvt. Alyssa Cahoon, who was with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard along with her twin, collapsed during physical training on Aug. 20.

The Army said Alyssa was transported by Fort Jackson Emergency Medical Services to a hospital off the post for treatment. She was pronounced dead on Aug. 25.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to the family members and teammates of the deceased soldier. We are providing every comfort and assistance that we can to all involved,” said U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis.

A cause of death was not provided.

The Army said an investigation into the cause of the death is being conducted.

Fort Jackson is the U.S. Army’s largest training installation, instructing roughly half of all soldiers entering the Army.

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