Wyoming Air Force Base addresses airmen deaths, including Greenville native
Cheyenne, Wyo. (KGWN) – After the last few months were filled with tragedy for those at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, 90th Missile Wing leadership is saying that resources are steadily being provided during this unprecedented time, and in coming on base, we were met with transparency.
Command Chief Master Sergeant Cherise Mosley “A loss for one is a loss for all and this impacts everyone across the installation. We will get through this, it might take some time, one day at a time, one airman at a time,” says Wing Commander Terry Holmes.
Grief, sadness, anger, uncertainty and stress are just some of the emotions lingering across the installation following the deaths of four F.E. Warren airmen, all in “unrelated situations” according to base leadership.
Airman Brayden Lovan, 21, of Greenville, died July 20 when his service pistol misfired, killing him while on base.
Air Force authorities arrested an individual for allegedly making a false official statement, obstructing justice and committing involuntary manslaughter on August 12. That’s according to the 90th missile wing public affairs chief of media relations spokesman.
The statement reads that, “Air Force authorities are conducting a comprehensive investigation into the facts and circumstances of the fatal firearm discharge at F.E. Warren AFB on 20 July 2025 that involved an M18 pistol. Out of an abundance of caution and based on initial reporting, Air Force authorities ordered various safety precautions involving the M18 after this tragic event.”
As the dust continues to settle, Command Chief Master Sergeant Cherise Mosley states that a host of helping agencies, like mental health professionals and others are on, and housed base, to allow for the expression of any and all emotions to be shared by those who are stationed at F.E. Warren.
“The important thing for our Airmen to know is that no Airman should suffer in silence and there should be no hesitation to ask for help if needed. And also to reinforce to our Airmen that every single one of them matters and is critically important to this mission so important to our nation,” says Chief Master Sergeant Cherise Mosley.
More information regarding the latest incidents is coming according to 90th Missile Wing Commander Colonel Terry Holmes, saying he “still wants to be mindful” of the situations, but until then he is asking for the continued support that he has seen from those inside, outside and around the base.
“Those investigations are still ongoing and we will release the information when it’s an appropriate time to do so. And I’ll continue to ask for the communities love, care, and patience as we navigate these stormy seas,” says Col. Holmes.
Col. Holmes tells me he was prepared for many things as he stepped into this leadership role, but the one thing he wasn’t and will never be prepared for is losing a member of his team.
Next steps according to the Wing Commander is continued healing and recovering, along with still focusing on the mission, which is says “has not lost a beat.”
