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Service member identified in rappelling accident
Air Force tech sergeant dies during college football event rappelling demo.
In brief
Air Force tech sergeant dies during college football event rappelling demo. Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a 15-year Air Force veteran with multiple medals, died after rappelling accident at Texas football game. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Service member identified
The United States Air Force identified Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson who died in a rappelling accident at a college football game.
Rappelling accident details
Patterson was attempting to rappel from the rafters before the University of Texas at San Antonio vs U.S. Naval Academy game.
Military background
Patterson served 15 years with the Air Force, including awards like the Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
The one thing
Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a 15-year Air Force veteran with multiple medals, died after rappelling accident at Texas football game.
