Air Force member dies after fall at UTSA game

A U.S. Air Force service member died after falling during a pregame rappelling demonstration at the Alamodome in San Antonio, officials said. The member was injured at the stadium and died at a local hospital, according to Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs. The fall is under investigation, and the service member has not been publicly identified. The incident happened before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s game against Navy on October 17, during the university’s annual Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans event. Four military personnel were scheduled to rappel from the stadium rafters to the field as part of the ceremony. Video shared on social media showed the service member descending rapidly before striking the field. Reports estimated the fall at more than 150 feet, but the precise distance has not been established. The available accounts describe the member as appearing to lose control or slip during the descent; officials have not announced a cause. Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs said the service member was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2. The Air Force has not released the member’s name. Its investigation is examining the...