2 JBLM Soldiers Found Dead At American Lake

LAKEWOOD, WA - Two Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers died in an apparent boating accident on American Lake, the base has confirmed. The two soldiers were identified as Pvt. Jacques Means, 22, of Killeen, Texas, and Pvt. Jamanni Gibson, 21, of West Peoria, Ill.

The soldiers ventured out on American Lake in the evening on March 19, according the Army. Shortly after that, someone reported hearing cries for help from the lake. Military police responded to the scene and began a search.

Gibson and Means were recovered early on March 20. The Army released the following information about the soldiers:

Gibson enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2017, and served in the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, since December 2017, as a motor transport operator. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Ribbon and the Army Service Ribbon.

Means also enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2017, and served in 23rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1-2 SBCT, 7th Inf. Div., since December 2017, as petroleum supply specialist. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. Means is survived by his spouse.

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