U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Peter Kraines, 33, a Special Tactics pararescueman with the 24th Special Operations Wing, died from injuries sustained in an incident while performing mountain rescue techniques in Boise, Idaho, Tuesday, according to a news release from the 24th SOW Public Affairs Office.

Kraines, an Albany, New York, native who was assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, enlisted in the United States Air Force in March 2011. He immediately entered the two-year pararescue training program. He became part of Special Tactics in March 2017, according to the 24th SOW news release.

“This is a tragic loss to the Special Tactics community,” said Air Force Col. Matthew Allen, commander of the 24th SOW. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and teammates at this time.”

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