Air Force lineman passes away after medical emergency situation

AIR REQUIRE ACADEMY, Colo.– The Air Force Academy said offensive lineman Hunter Brown died after experiencing a medical emergency situation as he left his dorm for class Monday. He was 21.

Brown was from Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Cadet 3rd Class played in games against Northern Iowa and Nevada during the 2022 season.

“He was a pure happiness to coach and have as a teammate,” football coach Troy Calhoun said in a statement released Tuesday. “He was difficult, a great worker, and nobody unselfishly pulled harder for others than Hunter. … We like our fantastic bro, and our ideas and prayers are with Hunter’s extraordinary soul and his household.”

Academy initially responders were called and tried life-saving measures, according to the school. Officials with the Flying force workplace of special investigations in addition to the El Paso County sheriff’s workplace secured the location and are carrying out an investigation. The school stated it’s standard operating procedure for an on-base death including a military member.Brown was working on a major in management and a minor in French.Brig.

Gen. Paul D. Moga, commandant of cadets, dealt with the cadet wing prior to classes Tuesday to communicate the news.

“He leaves behind good friends, mourning colleagues, a mourning cadet wing, and a devastated household,” Moga informed the cadets.Lt.

Gen. Richard M. Clark, the Air Force Academy superintendent, said the school “grieves his loss, and our hearts and acknowledgements are with his family, his squadron, and all who were touched by this unbelievable young man.”