Pvt. Alyssa Cahoon died Thursday with her family around her, the 1st Battalion, 34th Regiment - a basic combat training battalion at Fort Jackson - said on its Facebook page Friday.
Officials at the base in South Carolina said she had collapsed during physical training on Aug. 20, news agencies report. She had been training there with her twin sister, Brianna Cahoon, news outlets reported.
"We extend our deepest sympathies to the family members and teammates of the deceased soldier," said Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis.
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