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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jasmine Fernández

An airman was killed during a college football stunt on Saturday. Hegseth is getting the blame

An Air Force service member died Saturday after falling from the rafters of the Alamodome during a pregame stunt in San Antonio, Texas, bringing renewed attention to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the military’s use of promotional spectacles at public events.

The airman died at a local hospital following the rappelling demonstration ahead of the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Salute to Armed Forces & Veterans game against the U.S. Naval Academy.

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