FORT BRAGG (WTVD) -- A member of the US Army Parachute Team based in Fort Bragg died in a plane crash while off-duty Saturday.
In a Facebook post, the Army announced that SSG Aliaksandr 'Alex' Bahytsevich, 31, was killed in a small plane crash in Swainsboro, Georgia.
"Originally from Belarus, Alex served the US Army with distinction and pride. He served most recently as a demonstrator on the Golden Knights Black Demonstration Team," the statement read.
The Army said funeral and memorial ceremony information will be released later this week.
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