Air Pressure Secretary Frank Kendall III on Wednesday posthumously promoted the pilot of an Osprey tiltrotor plane that crashed final month throughout a coaching mission in Japan.

Capt. Terrell Ok. Brayman was promoted to the rank of main. 

Brayman, 32, was one among eight airmen aboard the Osprey that was on a coaching mission out of Yokota Air Base when it crashed Nov. 29 into the waters close to Japan’s Yakushima Island. Based on media experiences, witnesses mentioned they noticed fireplace coming from the left engine of the plane.

U.S. and Japanese search groups situated the wreckage off the coast of Japan a couple of week later.

Brayman had been chosen for main in December 2022 following the conclusion of the newest Air Pressure Promotion Board however was killed earlier than he may very well be awarded the brand new rank, officers mentioned.

“The posthumous promotion is in recognition of Terry’s excellent service and in acknowledgment of the last word sacrifice he made within the line of responsibility,” the Air Pressure mentioned in a press release.

There have been no survivors within the crash, which formally stays below investigation. The Osprey had been assigned to Air Pressure Particular Operations Command on the time.

“Main Brayman’s legacy will without end endure within the hearts and minds of those that served alongside him, as his dedication to his nation will proceed to encourage present and determine generations of Air Commandos,” mentioned Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, commander of AFSOC.