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US Rep. Castro connects Air Force trainee death to flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Nate Kotisso , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 30, 2026
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Key points Further details about the incident are available from the US Air Force, which issued a release on June 17. The trainee was part of the 737th Training Support Squadron.
A US Air Force trainee's death is prompting calls for an investigation from members of congress, including US Rep Joaquin Castro. The trainee, who was based at Lackland Air Force Base, was identified in a news release.
Further details about the incident are available from the US Air Force, which issued a release on June 17. The trainee was part of the 737th Training Support Squadron.
US Rep Castro is connecting the death to a flu outbreak at the base, and is seeking an investigation along with another member of congress. For more information, readers can refer to the original news release from the US Air Force.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
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