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🎖️ MilitaryMilitary TimesFriday, October 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM UTC1h ago

Air Force unit halts rappelling, ropes training after airman dies during public demonstration

Air Force unit halts rappelling, ropes training after airman dies during public demonstrationPhoto: Military Times

After Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died from injuries sustained during a public demonstration, his squadron ceased all rappel and rope training events

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