# Decorated Airman Dies In Fall From Alamodome Rafters

> Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a decorated Air Force veteran, died after falling from Alamodome rafters before UTSA-Navy game.
- Title: Decorated Airman Dies In Fall From Alamodome Rafters
- Summary: Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a decorated Air Force veteran, died after falling from Alamodome rafters before UTSA-Navy game. Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a 15-year…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/national/air-force-identifies-airman-who-died-after-alamodome-fall
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:30:23+00:00
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- Topics: tech. sgt. ian patterson, alamodome, utsa, navy, air force, military demonstration, football game, fall, news, politics
## Airman Identified
The Air Force identified Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a decorated 15-year veteran, as the airman who died after falling during a military demonstration before the October 17 UTSA-Navy football game at San Antonio's Alamodome.
## Emergency Response
San Antonio Fire Department responded around 7 p.m. and took Patterson to a hospital with life-threatening injuries before he died.
## Military Background
Patterson served as a Tactical Air Control Party instructor with the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, at Joint Base San Antonio and earned recognition as the Air Force Special Warfare Enlisted Instructor of the…
## Military Response
Brig. Gen. Scott C. Mills, the 57th Wing commander, said Patterson's death was deeply felt across the wing and the team is focused on supporting his family and fellow Airmen.
## Game Continuation
The American Conference confirmed both schools supported continuing the game while following military casualty-notification procedures, with Nellis confirming Patterson's death at 11:40 p.m. Eastern time.
## University Support
UTSA provided in-person support and confidential counseling for students and employees affected by the incident throughout the week.
## Key takeaway

Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a 15-year Air Force veteran, died from injuries after falling from Alamodome rafters before UTSA-Navy football game.