Air Force family in fatal highway accident identified Published Nov. 28, 2018 By Airman 1st Class Elora J. Martinez 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D – Staff Sgt. Anthony Dean, 25, assigned to the 69th Maintenance Squadron, was killed in a vehicle accident near Billings, Montana early Saturday morning. Dean’s remains were recovered alongside those of his wife Chelsi Kay Dean, 25. Also presumed deceased in the accident are their two daughters Kaytlin Merie Dean, 5, and Avri James Dean, 1. “Words are not enough during a time like this,” said Maj. Eric Inkenbrandt, 69th Maintenance Squadron commander. “AJ’s family brought a light to our maintenance community and this loss strikes each of us deeply. May their friends and family be granted the strength and serenity to get through this sorrowful time.” Montana Highway Patrol discovered the accident scene early Saturday morning after searching for the missing family since Thanksgiving Day. Initial reports indicate they were traveling on I-94 when the vehicle went off the road eventually coming to rest in a creek. The crash remains under investigation by the Montana Highway Patrol. Anthony and Chelsi Dean, Caldwell, Idaho natives, currently resided in Manvel, North Dakota after being assigned to Grand Forks Air Force Base where Anthony worked as an RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief. Chelsi Dean also served her local community by working at the Manvel volunteer fire department. Further media questions may be directed to 319 ABW Public Affairs by emailing 319ABW.PA@us.af.mil or calling (701) 747-5023.