Special Agent Rick Alan Ulbright, United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations, U.S. Government

Special Agent Rick Alan Ulbright

United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, August 8, 2004

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Rick Alan Ulbright

Special Agent Rick Ulbright was killed in a mortar attack on Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, while assigned to the area for law enforcement purposes. He was walking outdoors on the base when the attack occurred.

Agent Ulbright was the first federal agent killed during a mortar attack while detailed to Iraq to conduct investigations related to the War on Terror.

Special Agent Ulbright was a civilian special agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. He had served with the agency for 27 years and was assigned to the 33rd Field Investigative Squadron at Andrews Force Base, Maryland. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Special Agent Ulbright was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award and Defense of Freedom Medal.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 27 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Bomb
Location Overseas
Weapon Explosives; Mortar
Offender Not available

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Agent Ulbright,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 8, 2024