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

Military Times23 October 2026, 18:29 UTC

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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