Capt. Jenna Wilcox

A memorial ceremony was held April 7 for Capt. Jenna Wilcox, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron, who was recently killed in a vehicle-related accident. Hundreds of supporters attended the ceremony, including Captain Wilcox’s friends, family and coworkers.(Courtesy photo)

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Airman dies after a vehicle-related accident

Published April 6, 2010

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England (AFNS) -- Capt. Jenna Wilcox from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron here died April 1 at Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland following a vehicle-related accident in Dalkeith, Scotland, March 27.

Captain Wilcox suffered serious injuries when a tire exploded inside the vehicle.

"We are deeply saddened by this tragedy," said Col. Chad Manske, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander. "Jenna was a valued member of our team and her untimely death touches all the personnel at the surrounding bases. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time."

The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation by the Lothian and Borders Police in Scotland.

Capt. Jenna Wilcox

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