Army identifies 2 pilots killed in Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood during training exercise

The U.S.

Army's Fort Hood has identified the two pilots who died during a training exercise Wednesday involving an AH-64E Apache helicopter near Salado, Texas .

Fort Hood identified the fallen soldiers as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T.

Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L.

Olmstead.

"Our hearts and deepest condolences are with the families of the Soldiers we lost Wednesday," Lt.

Gen.

Kevin D.

Admiral, III Armored Corps and Fort Hood commanding general, said in a statement the Army released Friday.

"The Army is a family, and a tragedy like this is felt throughout our formations and our community." ARMY IDS 2 VICTIMS KILLED IN JORDAN AIR BASE ATTACK; TRUMP: IRAN WILL PAY 'MANY TIMES OVER' Huey entered the Army as a motor transport operator in 2014 and was assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division in February 2022.

The 34-year-old was from Killeen, Texas.

Olmstead entered the Army in January 2023 as a warrant officer candidate and was assigned to the unit in October 2025.

The 25-year-old was a native of Belton, Texas.

"In the difficult days ahead, our priority is to ensure these families and our Soldiers have the care and support they need," Admiral said.