A soldier in the Army’s 7th Transportation Brigade was killed in a training accident Wednesday at Fort Bragg, according to a news release.
Sgt. Joseph Zygarowski was a mechanic assigned to the 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), according to the release from the Army Public Affairs office.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Sgt. Joseph Zygarowski,” said Col. Samuel Miller, commander of the 7th Transportation Brigade. “He was an exceptional soldier as part of our resolute family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this tragic time.”
Zygarowski enlisted in the Army in 2018 and had his initial training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He attended advanced training at Fort Lee, Virginia.
Zygarowski’s initial assignment was with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), in which he served for three years before reassignment to the 7th Transportation Brigade at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.
“Sgt. Zygarowski was a model soldier, noncommissioned officer, and leader. His presence and expertise will be deeply missed by everyone in the team,” Capt. Jonah Crews, commander of the 149th Seaport Operations Company, said in the news release.
Zygarowski received numerous awards, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with an oak leaf cluster, the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Ribbon, and Army Service Ribbon, the release said.
Posthumously, he will be awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.