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==Military career== |
==Military career== |
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Studenmund volunteered for the Special Forces 18X Program in 2009. He earned his [[United States Army Special Forces|Green Beret]] and graduated from the [[United States Army Special Forces selection and training|Special Forces Qualification Course]] in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scott R. Studenmund |url=https://greenberetfoundation.org/memorial/scott-r-studenmund/}}</ref> Studenmund was assigned to [[Fort Campbell]], [[Kentucky]] with the [[5th Special Forces Group (United States)|5th Special Forces Group]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Espinosa |first=Ana |date=October 11, 2021 |title='It's a miracle': Close call for Florida trooper caught on camera |url=https://www.wlky.com/article/fhp-trooper-close-call-accident-lake-worth/37925307 |via=www.wlky.com}}</ref> He was deployed to [[Afghanistan]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Southern California Public |date=June 11, 2014 |title=Friendly fire: Pasadena man among 5 killed in Afghanistan (updated) |url=https://archive.kpcc.org/news/2014/06/11/44657/friendly-fire-local-soldier-among-5-killed-in-afgh/ |website=Southern California Public Radio}}</ref> |
Studenmund volunteered for the Special Forces 18X Program in 2009. He earned his [[United States Army Special Forces|Green Beret]] and graduated from the [[United States Army Special Forces selection and training|Special Forces Qualification Course]] in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scott R. Studenmund |date=9 June 2014 |url=https://greenberetfoundation.org/memorial/scott-r-studenmund/}}</ref> Studenmund was assigned to [[Fort Campbell]], [[Kentucky]] with the [[5th Special Forces Group (United States)|5th Special Forces Group]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Espinosa |first=Ana |date=October 11, 2021 |title='It's a miracle': Close call for Florida trooper caught on camera |url=https://www.wlky.com/article/fhp-trooper-close-call-accident-lake-worth/37925307 |via=www.wlky.com}}</ref> He was deployed to [[Afghanistan]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Southern California Public |date=June 11, 2014 |title=Friendly fire: Pasadena man among 5 killed in Afghanistan (updated) |url=https://archive.kpcc.org/news/2014/06/11/44657/friendly-fire-local-soldier-among-5-killed-in-afgh/ |website=Southern California Public Radio}}</ref> |
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During the [[2014 Gaza Valley airstrike]], which took place in the [[Zabul Province]] on June 9, 2014,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Tony |title=U.S. soldier from Southern California killed in Afghanistan |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/la-me-ln-soldier-friendly-fire-20140611-story.html |website=baltimoresun.com}}</ref> Studenmund was among five U.S. troops alongside one Afghan soldier who were killed when a friendly [[B-1B Lancer]] bomber inadvertently dropped [[laser-guided bomb]]s on their position during a firefight with [[Taliban]] forces.<ref>{{Cite |
During the [[2014 Gaza Valley airstrike]], which took place in the [[Zabul Province]] on June 9, 2014,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Tony |title=U.S. soldier from Southern California killed in Afghanistan |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/la-me-ln-soldier-friendly-fire-20140611-story.html |website=baltimoresun.com|date=11 June 2014 }}</ref> Studenmund was among five U.S. troops alongside one Afghan soldier who were killed when a friendly [[B-1B Lancer]] bomber inadvertently dropped [[laser-guided bomb]]s on their position during a firefight with [[Taliban]] forces.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lamothe |first=Dan |date=2014-09-04 |title=Investigation: Friendly fire airstrike that killed U.S. Special Forces was avoidable |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2014/09/04/investigation-friendly-fire-airstrike-that-killed-u-s-special-forces-was-avoidable/ |access-date=2021-10-22 |newspaper=Washington Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Everstine |first=Brian |title=Report: Bombs killed U.S. soldiers after location mix-up |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/09/04/report-bombs-killed-us-soldiers-after-location-mix-up/15108525/ |website=USA TODAY}}</ref> As documented in an episode of ''[[60 Minutes]]'', the bomber failed to distinguish friendly troops from the enemy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why were 5 U.S. soldiers killed by an American bomber in Afghanistan? |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-were-five-u-s-soldiers-killed-by-an-american-bomber-in-afghanistan/ |website=www.cbsnews.com|date=12 November 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Berets cleared in Afghanistan friendly fire deaths |url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/28/green-berets-cleared-in-afghanistan-friendly-fire-/ |website=The Washington Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2014 |title=Miscommunication blamed for deadly U.S. mistake in Afghanistan |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/miscommunication-blamed-deadly-u-s-mistake-afghanistan |website=PBS NewsHour}}</ref> |
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==Memorial== |
==Memorial== |
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On June 21, 2014, a memorial service was held for Studenmund at [[Flintridge Preparatory School]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cormaci |first=Carol |title=Memorial service for fallen Green Beret draws 1,100 |url=https://www.courant.com/tsn-vsl-memorial-service-for-fallen-green-beret-draws-1100-20140624-story.html |website=courant.com}}</ref> On July 10, 2014, Studenmund was buried at [[Arlington National Cemetery]] in [[Virginia]], beside his ODA (Operation Detachment Alpha) teammate Jason McDonald.<ref name="Green Beret Foundations 2017">{{Cite web |date=2017-10-30 |title=Jason A. McDonald – Green Beret Foundation |url=https://www.greenberetfoundation.org/memorial/jason-a-mcdonald/ |access-date=2018-01-31 |website=Green Beret Foundation1}}</ref><ref name="enduring" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Memorial Service Held for Fallen Green Beret Scott Studenmund – Crescenta Valley Weekly |url=https://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/news/07/03/2014/memorial-service-held-fallen-green-beret-scott-studenmund/}}</ref> In 2014, both [[Clairbourn School]] and [[Flintridge Preparatory School]] established funds named in his honor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Scott Studenmund Award for Leadership, Commitment and Service at Clairbourn |url=https://www.clairbourn.org/list-detail?pk=117880 |website=Clairbourn School}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Endowment Funds – Flintridge Preparatory School |url=https://www.flintridgeprep.org/giving/endowment-giving/endowment-funds |website=www.flintridgeprep.org}}</ref> Flintridge Preparatory School also honored Studenmund with a memorial wall,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cormaci |first=Carol |title=Flintridge Prep celebrates homecoming on its own field |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/tn-vsl-me-schools-prep-homecoming-20161102-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref> while Clairbourn School dedicated their football field to him, renaming it the Scott Studenmund Field.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pasadena Now » Scott Studenmund Field Dedication at Clairbourn School |website=PasadenaNow.com |url=http://pasadenanow.net/main/scott-studenmund-field-dedication-at-clairbourn-school/}}</ref> |
On June 21, 2014, a memorial service was held for Studenmund at [[Flintridge Preparatory School]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cormaci |first=Carol |title=Memorial service for fallen Green Beret draws 1,100 |url=https://www.courant.com/tsn-vsl-memorial-service-for-fallen-green-beret-draws-1100-20140624-story.html |website=courant.com}}</ref> On July 10, 2014, Studenmund was buried at [[Arlington National Cemetery]] in [[Virginia]], beside his ODA (Operation Detachment Alpha) teammate Jason McDonald.<ref name="Green Beret Foundations 2017">{{Cite web |date=2017-10-30 |title=Jason A. McDonald – Green Beret Foundation |url=https://www.greenberetfoundation.org/memorial/jason-a-mcdonald/ |access-date=2018-01-31 |website=Green Beret Foundation1}}</ref><ref name="enduring" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Memorial Service Held for Fallen Green Beret Scott Studenmund – Crescenta Valley Weekly |url=https://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/news/07/03/2014/memorial-service-held-fallen-green-beret-scott-studenmund/}}</ref> In 2014, both [[Clairbourn School]] and [[Flintridge Preparatory School]] established funds named in his honor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Scott Studenmund Award for Leadership, Commitment and Service at Clairbourn |url=https://www.clairbourn.org/list-detail?pk=117880 |website=Clairbourn School}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Endowment Funds – Flintridge Preparatory School |url=https://www.flintridgeprep.org/giving/endowment-giving/endowment-funds |website=www.flintridgeprep.org}}</ref> Flintridge Preparatory School also honored Studenmund with a memorial wall,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cormaci |first=Carol |title=Flintridge Prep celebrates homecoming on its own field |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/tn-vsl-me-schools-prep-homecoming-20161102-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com|date=3 November 2016 }}</ref> while Clairbourn School dedicated their football field to him, renaming it the Scott Studenmund Field.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pasadena Now » Scott Studenmund Field Dedication at Clairbourn School |website=PasadenaNow.com |url=http://pasadenanow.net/main/scott-studenmund-field-dedication-at-clairbourn-school/}}</ref> |
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Studenmund was one of the soldiers honored by having his name inscribed on the Enduring Heroes Memorial erected in [[Pasadena, California]] in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 30, 2017 |title=Enduring Heroes Memorial pays tribute to war dead from Pasadena and neighboring cities |url=https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pasadena-memorial-sculpture-20170529-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pasadena- |
Studenmund was one of the soldiers honored by having his name inscribed on the Enduring Heroes Memorial erected in [[Pasadena, California]] in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 30, 2017 |title=Enduring Heroes Memorial pays tribute to war dead from Pasadena and neighboring cities |url=https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pasadena-memorial-sculpture-20170529-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pasadena-Area's Fallen Warriors, Their Families Honored on Gold Star Mother's Day – Pasadena Now |url=https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/pasadena-areas-fallen-warriors-their-families-honored-on-gold-star-mothers-day |website=www.pasadenanow.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Newspapers |first=Outlook |date=June 25, 2020 |title=Enduring Heroes Emerges as a Landmark With Impact |url=https://outlooknewspapers.com/blog/2020/06/25/enduring-heroes-emerges-as-a-landmark-with-impact/}}</ref> |
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==Medals== |
==Medals== |
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Scott Studenmund | |
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Birth name | Scott Richard Studenmund |
Other name(s) | Scott R. Studenmund |
Born | Pasadena, California, United States | June 26, 1989
Died | June 9, 2014 Zabul Province, Afghanistan | (aged 24)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Service years | 2009–2014 |
Rank | Staff Sergeant[1] |
Unit | 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) |
Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Bronze Star Medal[4] Purple Heart Medal[4] Army Commendation Medal[5] Army Achievement Medal[6] Meritorious Service Medal[4][6] Army Good Conduct Medal[5] |
Memorials | Enduring Heroes Memorial |
Alma mater | Pitzer College |
Relations | Woody Studenmund (father) Jaynie Studenmund (mother) |
Scott Richard Studenmund (June 26, 1989 – June 9, 2014) was a United States Army Special Forces soldier.[7][4] He was killed in action in the 2014 Gaza Valley airstrike in a friendly fire incident that took place in Zabul Province, Afghanistan on June 9, 2014.[6][8]
Studenmund was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.[4][9]
Early life
[edit]Scott Richard Studenmund was born on June 26, 1989, at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California.[4] He was the son of former eHarmony executive Jaynie Studenmund and economics professor Woody Studenmund. He is also the grandson of United States Senator Jack R. Miller.[10][11] He attended Clairbourn School in San Gabriel, California, Flintridge Preparatory School in La Canada, California and Pitzer College prior to volunteering for the U.S. Armed Forces.[12] He played college football as a linebacker for the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens.[4]
Military career
[edit]Studenmund volunteered for the Special Forces 18X Program in 2009. He earned his Green Beret and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2011.[13] Studenmund was assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky with the 5th Special Forces Group.[14] He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2014.[15]
During the 2014 Gaza Valley airstrike, which took place in the Zabul Province on June 9, 2014,[16] Studenmund was among five U.S. troops alongside one Afghan soldier who were killed when a friendly B-1B Lancer bomber inadvertently dropped laser-guided bombs on their position during a firefight with Taliban forces.[17][18] As documented in an episode of 60 Minutes, the bomber failed to distinguish friendly troops from the enemy.[19][20][21]
Memorial
[edit]On June 21, 2014, a memorial service was held for Studenmund at Flintridge Preparatory School.[22] On July 10, 2014, Studenmund was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, beside his ODA (Operation Detachment Alpha) teammate Jason McDonald.[23][4][24] In 2014, both Clairbourn School and Flintridge Preparatory School established funds named in his honor.[25][26] Flintridge Preparatory School also honored Studenmund with a memorial wall,[27] while Clairbourn School dedicated their football field to him, renaming it the Scott Studenmund Field.[28]
Studenmund was one of the soldiers honored by having his name inscribed on the Enduring Heroes Memorial erected in Pasadena, California in 2017.[29][30][31]
Medals
[edit]- The Bronze Star Medal[4]
- The Purple Heart Medal[4]
- The Army Commendation Medal[5]
- The Army Achievement Medal[6]
- The Meritorious Service Medal[4][6]
- The Army Good Conduct Medal[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Alsup, Saeed Ahmed and Dave (June 11, 2014). "Friends, family recall bravery, dedication of U.S. service members killed in 'friendly fire'". CNN.
- ^ "Staff Sgt. Scott R. Studenmund – Faces of the Fallen". The Washington Post. 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ "U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan". The New York Times. June 16, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Pasadena, California Enduring Heroes Memorial". www.enduringheroes.us.
- ^ a b c d "» A Salute to Staff Sgt. Scott R. Studenmund". creallc.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Congressional Record, Volume 160 Issue 105 (Tuesday, July 8, 2014)". www.govinfo.gov.
- ^ "Killed by Friendly Fire, 24-Year-Old Green Beret From Pasadena Is Remembered". June 11, 2014.
- ^ "Pasadena resident, Flintridge Prep graduate Scott Studenmund killed by suspected friendly fire in Afghanistan". June 10, 2014.
- ^ "Special tribute to honor fallen soldier, Flintridge Prep alum Sgt. Scott Studenmund". La Cañada Valley Sun. May 20, 2015.
- ^ "Military Mother Whose Son Died In Afghanistan In 2014 Opens Up About Loss, Tragedy Facing Americans Today In Afghanistan". August 26, 2021.
- ^ Goodwin, Zach (March 24, 2021). "Economics professor Woody Studenmund takes a seventh-inning stretch".
- ^ "Army Staff Sgt. Scott R. Studenmund| Military Times". thefallen.militarytimes.com.
- ^ "Scott R. Studenmund". 9 June 2014.
- ^ Espinosa, Ana (October 11, 2021). "'It's a miracle': Close call for Florida trooper caught on camera" – via www.wlky.com.
- ^ Radio, Southern California Public (June 11, 2014). "Friendly fire: Pasadena man among 5 killed in Afghanistan (updated)". Southern California Public Radio.
- ^ Perry, Tony (11 June 2014). "U.S. soldier from Southern California killed in Afghanistan". baltimoresun.com.
- ^ Lamothe, Dan (2014-09-04). "Investigation: Friendly fire airstrike that killed U.S. Special Forces was avoidable". Washington Post. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ Everstine, Brian. "Report: Bombs killed U.S. soldiers after location mix-up". USA TODAY.
- ^ "Why were 5 U.S. soldiers killed by an American bomber in Afghanistan?". www.cbsnews.com. 12 November 2017.
- ^ "Green Berets cleared in Afghanistan friendly fire deaths". The Washington Times.
- ^ "Miscommunication blamed for deadly U.S. mistake in Afghanistan". PBS NewsHour. September 5, 2014.
- ^ Cormaci, Carol. "Memorial service for fallen Green Beret draws 1,100". courant.com.
- ^ "Jason A. McDonald – Green Beret Foundation". Green Beret Foundation1. 2017-10-30. Retrieved 2018-01-31.
- ^ "Memorial Service Held for Fallen Green Beret Scott Studenmund – Crescenta Valley Weekly".
- ^ "The Scott Studenmund Award for Leadership, Commitment and Service at Clairbourn". Clairbourn School.
- ^ "Endowment Funds – Flintridge Preparatory School". www.flintridgeprep.org.
- ^ Cormaci, Carol (3 November 2016). "Flintridge Prep celebrates homecoming on its own field". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ "Pasadena Now » Scott Studenmund Field Dedication at Clairbourn School". PasadenaNow.com.
- ^ "Enduring Heroes Memorial pays tribute to war dead from Pasadena and neighboring cities". Los Angeles Times. May 30, 2017.
- ^ "Pasadena-Area's Fallen Warriors, Their Families Honored on Gold Star Mother's Day – Pasadena Now". www.pasadenanow.com.
- ^ Newspapers, Outlook (June 25, 2020). "Enduring Heroes Emerges as a Landmark With Impact".
- 1989 births
- 2014 deaths
- American military personnel killed in the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- United States Army non-commissioned officers
- Military personnel killed by friendly fire
- Military personnel from California
- Deaths by American airstrikes
- United States Army personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens football players
- Players of American football from Pasadena, California
- American football linebackers