JBLM soldier drowns while swimming at base park

JBLM — Many are dealing with broken hearts on Joint Base Lewis-McChord after a soldier drowned on Saturday.

Spc. Xavier Chambers was swimming at Shoreline Park on the base when he apparently drowned.

Chambers, assigned to the 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, was pronounced dead after he was taken to Madigan Army Medical Center.

Chambers’ battalion commander, Lt. Col. Melinda Acuna, said in part, “He was a promising solider, filled with raw potential and a will to serve his country honorably.

“As a member of our team, Xavier was motivated and charismatic. His loss comes too soon; we will forever be grateful for the time and the impact he had on our formation.”

Chambers drowning is being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division.

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