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Laughlin Airman dies in motorcycle accident

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  • By Kent Cummins
  • 47th FTW public affairs
A motorcycle accident  April 23 in Del Rio, Texas claimed the life of a Laughlin AFB Airman. 

Senior Airman Juan V. Navarro, 22, 47th Aeromedical Dental Squadron, was traveling north on Bedell Avenue when the accident occurred. 

Airman Navarro was a member of the base' s Aerospace Physiology Flight. 

"This is a tragic accident and we are saddened by the loss of a member of the Laughlin family," said Col. Laro Clark, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Airman Navarro's family." 

A ceremony lowering the flag to half-staff in honor of Airman Navarro took place at 12:15 p.m. April 24. A memorial service is being planned and details will be forthcoming.