Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez identified as Marine who died in Okinawa training death

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times - Friday, November 6, 2026

A Marine who died Tuesday in a training accident on Okinawa has been identified as Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland.

Lance Cpl. Hernandez was seriously injured during fast rope training at Camp Schwab, a Marine Corps training base on the northeastern coast of the island. He was taken to the hospital for medical treatment but later died. The 3rd Marine Division said his death remains under investigation.

“The Marines and sailors of 3rd Marine Division mourn the loss of one of our own,” Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellision, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division, said in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences to Lance Cpl. Hernandez’s family, friends, and fellow Marines.”

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said: “Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez was a Marylander who bravely raised his hand to serve our country. We are stronger and safer because of his dedication and patriotism.”

Lance Cpl. Hernandez was a combat engineer with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division. He was deployed to Okinawa with the 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division at the time of his death. His decorations include the Navy Arctic Service Ribbon, according to the U.S. Naval Institute.