Staff Sergeant Swinton Remembered | Fayetteville News

Fayetteville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Staff Sergeant Michael Swinton, a 30-year-old Fayetteville father of two and decorated Army veteran, died heroically during a controlled drone detonation at Erbil Air Base in Iraq. His remains returned home to Fayetteville, where his grieving wife and family paid their final respects under the solemn escort of the Patriot Guard Riders. Posthumously promoted and awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge, Swinton’s legacy as a dedicated NCO who cherished his unit will be honored at his funeral on August 8th at Southview Baptist Church — a moment of profound loss for his…