Air Force service 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 incident occurred before UTSA’s football game against Navy on October 17, and the fall is under investigation. Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs said the service member, assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, was injured at the stadium and died at a local hospital. The Air Force member’s identity had not been publicly released in the reports. The fall happened while the service member was rappelling from the stadium rafters during a ceremony ahead of UTSA’s Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans game. Accounts described the member descending by rope before falling onto the field. The cause and precise circumstances have not been established. The game proceeded after the incident, with kickoff delayed by about 10 minutes, according to reports. UTSA defeated Navy 38-34. The incident took place before play began, as spectators and a band were gathered at the stadium. UTSA said it was activating wellbeing services for faculty, staff and students who might be affected. The American Conference said it had consulted...