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Air Force Confirms Death from Flu Outbreak at Texas Base

Updated 2026-07-02 18:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) reported that the Air Force has confirmed a trainee died due to a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, highlighting concerns over military health and safety.

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The Air Force has confirmed a trainee died as a result of a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, according to Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas). Keon McDaniel was in his sixth week of basic military training when he experienced a “medical emergency” June 12. He was taken to Brooke Arm
2026-07-02 18:10 UTC
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