Initial release: Security Forces Airman pronounced dead

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  • 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
A male Airman assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron here was pronounced dead by local medical officials at approximately 4:30 p.m. March 27 after an incident during an off-base fishing trip.

The cause of death is under investigation. No one else was injured in the incident.

The name of the Airman is being withheld until at least 24 hours following next-of-kin notification.

More details will be released as they become available.

Please direct all questions to the 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office at DSN 676-6060 or (90) 322-316-6060.