SPC Chad M. Bowles, 46, U.S. Army, born in Texas November 6, 1976, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2023. Bowles was a Fire Team Leader with 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, and deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom. There, he successfully led his team of Paratroopers on combat missions to capture key locations. Bowles next worked for Lockheed Martin on the F-35 Fighter Jet program. His work improved production, allowing for more 5th-Gen fighters to be added to our arsenal. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!