30-year-old soldier killed in Fort Stewart taking pictures recognized

A soldier who was shot and killed at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Monday has been recognized as Sgt. Nathan M. Hillman. 

Hillman, 30, was a chemical, organic, radiological and nuclear specialist who had joined the Army in February 2015, the Fort Stewart Public Affairs Office mentioned in an announcement. In July 2021, Hillman was assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, third Infantry Division, also called the Spartan Brigade, which relies out of Fort Stewart. 

Monday’s taking pictures occurred contained in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team complicated on the army base, which is situated close to town of Hinesville. Law enforcement arrived on scene simply after 10 a.m. native time. A suspect was taken into custody, however their identification has not but been launched. No info on a motive has been shared, and the investigation into the taking pictures is ongoing. 

“On Monday morning, the Spartan family lost one of our own in a tragic and unexpected way,” Col. Ethan J. Diven, commander of the Spartan Brigade, mentioned in an announcement. “With deepest sorrow our hearts are with the families and units involved in the incident. Providing support to the impacted families and soldiers is our first priority. We are working closely with the Fort Stewart military police and U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division.” 

Hillman’s house of document, the general public affairs workplace mentioned, was Plum, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. He had had one deployment to Afghanistan, and had been awarded two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, and the Air Assault Badge.