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910th mourns loss of Airman

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  • By 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
  • 910th Airlift Wing

Senior Master Sgt. Robert Mitchell, 41, a loadmaster assigned to the 910th Operations Group, died May 28, 2025, following a long illness.

At approximately 10:58 p.m. EST on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Command Post was notified of his death.

“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Senior Master Sgt. Robert Mitchell, a beloved 910th Airlift Wing member,” said Col. Chris E. Sedlacek, 910th Airlift Wing commander.  “Our thoughts and prayers are with Robert’s family and friends during this time. Rob was a dedicated Evaluator Loadmaster with over 22 years of service who loved YARS’s Aerial Spray mission.  Everyone enjoyed Rob’s company with his teammates noting that he always had a smile on his face and positively impacted many during his service in the unit. He will be missed.”

For further questions, please reach out to 910th AW public affairs at 910aw.pa@us.af.mil or (330) 609-1236.