Air Force officer dies after falling during UTSA‑Navy pregame ceremony
An Air Force officer died after falling from the rafters during a pregame demonstration at the Alamodome before the UTSA‑Navy football game, prompting the university to offer well‑being services.
Key points
- Officer fell from rafters during pregame demonstration at Alamodome
- Incident occurred during UTSA’s annual Salute to Armed Forces & Veterans ceremony
- He was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2
- He was transported to a San Antonio hospital where he later died
- UTSA activated well‑being services for faculty, staff and students
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.
Your questions, answered
What happened to the Air Force officer at the Alamodome?
The officer fell from the rafters during a pregame demonstration before the UTSA‑Navy football game and later died at a San Antonio hospital.
Why did UTSA activate well‑being services?
UTSA activated well‑being services for faculty, staff and students affected by the officer’s death.
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