Air Force identifies airman who died during rappelling demonstration at UTSA/Navy game
An Air Force service member who died after falling from the rafters during a rappelling demonstration ahead of a Saturday football game between the University of Texas at San Antonio and Navy has been identified as Tech Sgt. Ian Patterson, assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio in Texas.
TL;DR
- Tech Sgt. Ian Patterson, an Air Force service member, died after falling from rafters during a demonstration.
- The incident occurred before a football game between UTSA and Navy.
- Patterson was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.