Sullivan, Javion Shavonte
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Verified U.S. Army Specialist Javion Shavonte Sullivan, 24, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, was killed in action at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, on January 8, 2018.
Their Story
Javion Shavonte Sullivan was a 24-year-old soldier from Fort Mill, South Carolina. He served as a Specialist in the 16th Signal Company, 11th Signal Brigade, III Corps, based at Fort Hood, Texas. He deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
On January 8, 2018, Sullivan was killed in action at Al Asad Airbase in Anbar Province, Iraq. The U.S. Department of Defense stated his death was under investigation and was not the result of enemy contact. No further operational details were released.
Sullivan's death occurred during Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S.-led coalition campaign against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria. By early 2018, ISIS had lost most of its territorial holdings but still conducted insurgent attacks. Al Asad Airbase was a major coalition logistics and training hub.
Following his death, Sullivan was posthumously promoted from Private First Class to Specialist. His remains were returned to the United States. A memorial service was held at Fort Hood, and he was buried with military honors.
Sullivan is remembered by his unit and community. His name is inscribed on the III Corps Memorial at Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood).
Explore Further
Javion Sullivan was killed during Operation Inherent Resolve (ongoing since August 2014). See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Villotcarrasco, Yeshabel, Spears, Jordan Lee, Walker, Jonathan Doyle, Neal, Sean Patrick.
