Airman Dies At UTSA Game

An Air Force service member died after falling during a pregame rappelling demonstration before UTSAUniversity of Texas at San Antoniopublic research university in San Antonio, Texas, USA’s football game against NavyNavy Midshipmen footballcollege American football team. He was assigned to Detachment 2 of the 6th Combat Training Squadron, and officials have not released his name. The demonstration was part of UTSA’s annual Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans game, with four service members set to descend from the Alamodome rafters. The squadron trains specialists who direct air and artillery strikes for Army and Marine units, and its training includes rope rappelling. The roughly 170-foot descent unfolded before spectators, and responders treated him on the field. The game was delayed about 10 minutes, then went ahead. The Air Force said the incident is under investigation; officials have not disclosed the cause.