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Press Release | May 4, 2025

U.S. Service member dead in Comayagua, Honduras identified

Joint Task Force Bravo

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras  –  

A U.S. Army service member assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment, 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, 25, of Cibolo, Texas, was found dead in Comayagua, Honduras on May 3, 2025.

“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts; we acknowledge the passing of Lieutenant Marciano Parisano. He served our unit and mission here at Soto Cano Air Base with dignity, pride and courage,” shared U.S. Army Col. Daniel Alder, Joint Task Force-Bravo commander.

He continued, “As a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with the 228 Aviation Regiment, his contribution to our team is immeasurable. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him and serve with him. The command team extends our deepest condolences to 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano’s family, friends and loved ones. We stand with you in this time of grief. One soldier lost is one too many.”

Parisano was off base in Comayagua on a liberty pass when his body was discovered. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing.

Media queries can be sent to Joint Task Force-Bravo Public Affairs at USSOUTHCOM-JTF-B.PAO@groups.mail.mil.

 

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