Service Member Dies In Rappelling Accident
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A member of the U.S. Air Force was injured and later died after an incident at the University of Texas at San Antonio football game on Saturday.
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Afterward, the university issued a statement saying it was "deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the start of tonight's football game."
"Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the soldier who was affected, his family and his military colleagues," the statement said.
The service member was assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, according to the statement.
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- 18 Oct
A member of the U.S. Air Force was injured and later died after an incident at the University of Texas at San Antonio football game on Saturday.
Coverage 7 articles
18 Oct Airman dies in rappelling accident before Navy-UTSA football game
Washington Examiner
18 Oct An airman was killed during a college football stunt on Saturday. Hegseth is getting the blame
The Independent
18 Oct Service member dies after falling during pregame demonstration at college football game
NBC News- 18 Oct Service member dies after incident at college football game
ABC News (US) 
18 Oct Air Force officer killed in rappelling accident before UTSA’s game against Navy
The Guardian
18 Oct Air Force member dies from injury at UT San Antonio football stadium
CBS News- 18 Oct Nellis Air Force Base: Service member dies after incident at a UT San Antonio game
Toronto Star
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