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The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Major Stephen Khou, 36, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died May 24, 2023, in a non-combat related incident at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The incident is under investigation.

He was assigned to the 32nd Weapons Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

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