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Service Member Dies in Rappelling Accident
Airman killed during UTSA football game rappel demonstration.
In brief
Airman killed during UTSA football game rappel demonstration. An airman from Nellis Air Force Base died after rappelling accident at UTSA vs Naval Academy football game. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Service member killed
An airman from Nellis Air Force Base died after rappelling accident at UTSA football game.
Rappelling incident details
The service member was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2 and attempting to rappel from rafters before the Salute to Armed Forces event.
UTSA president statement
UTSA President Taylor Eighmy called the incident tragic, stating it was meant to be a day of camaraderie but became marked by profound sadness.
The key point
An airman from Nellis Air Force Base died after rappelling accident at UTSA vs Naval Academy football game.
