Air Force Officer Dies After Falling During UTSA-Navy Pregame Ceremony at Alamodome

An Air Force officer died from injuries sustained after falling from the rafters during a pregame demonstration before the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) football game against the U.S. Naval Academy.

The incident occurred on Saturday night at the Alamodome during UTSA's annual Salute to Armed Forces & Veterans ceremony, when four officers were scheduled to rappel to the field 15 minutes before kickoff.

According to a statement from Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs, the officer was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2. He received medical attention on the field, was placed on a stretcher, and was transported to a San Antonio-area hospital where he later died.

UTSA announced the activation of well‑being services for faculty, staff and students affected by the tragedy and expressed deep sadness over the incident.