DuBois, 30, died Nov. 30 in the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. According to initial reports, DuBois died of injuries suffered when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed while returning to its base, the release said.

DuBois was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.

A service for family and friends will be held in Rifle on Sunday.

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