Service Member Dies in Rappelling Demonstration at Alamodome
A service member from Nellis Air Force Base died in a rappelling accident during a pre-game demonstration at the Alamodome prior to a college football game between UTSA and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Terre Haute, IN, October 18, 2026 —
A service member from Nellis Air Force Base died in a rappelling accident during a pre-game demonstration at the Alamodome, before a college football game between UTSA and the U.S. Naval Academy, according to the information provided.
The demonstration was scheduled in connection with the game. The available account does not identify the service member or describe how the accident occurred. It also does not provide the date or time of the incident, or say whether anyone else was injured.
Further details about the circumstances of the rappelling accident were not provided. The account does not say whether an investigation was opened, identify any agencies involved, or provide information about the service member’s unit beyond the connection to Nellis Air Force Base. It also does not state whether the game or other pre-game activities were affected.
The information provided establishes that the service member died during the demonstration before the matchup, but leaves key details unreported. No statements from the military, event organizers, the teams, or other officials were included. The circumstances surrounding the death and any subsequent actions remain unclear based on the available account.
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