NH Airman Killed In ATV Accident On Kuwait Base

MERRIMACK, NH — A U.S. Air Force airman from Merrimack died in an ATV accident while deployed overseas in Kuwait.

Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Ouellette, 23, died from non-combat injuries on Monday, military authorities said.

The single-vehicle crash on the flightline at Ali Al Salem Air Base is under investigation.

“Ronald was a valued member of the Patriot Wing and there are no words that can heal the pain his loss brings,” Col. Craig C. Peters, 439th Airlift Wing commander, said in a statement. “We consider every Airman, civilian and dependent part of the team that makes all we do in the defense of our nation possible. The loss of our own, or any service member, is never easy. During this difficult time, our priority is to do all we can to lift and support his family, friends, fellow Airmen in his squadron and loved ones who are struggling.”

Gov. Chris Sununu said the state's prayers were with his family at this difficult time.

"All of New Hampshire mourns the loss of Staff Sergeant Ouellette, an American Hero, whose service to our country will never be forgotten," he said in a statement.

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