Fort Bliss

The U.S. Army has identified a 1st Armored Division staff sergeant from Fort Bliss, Texas found dead at his home Thursday.

The system is designed to track and destroy enemy missiles and other threats launched from up to 40 miles away.

The policy will renew a sense of urgency for soldiers who disappear, service leaders said.

Pvt. Richard Halliday, a 21-year-old last seen leaving his barracks room July 23, has been the subject of a search effort.

Officials at Fort Bliss are asking the El Paso community for assistance in an expanded search for Pvt. Richard Halliday.

Agents with the Army Criminal Investigation Command have recovered the soldier's handgun and are investigating the shooting.

The incident took place during an M1 Abrams tank qualification exercise.

Oakley was "found deceased in his on-post quarters" on Wednesday, adding that foul play is not suspected.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper is pledging to improve the way troops are treated while in coronavirus quarantine.

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