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2024-09-08 -Obits-

US Air Force Academy cadet, 19, found dead in dorm room

[FoxNews] Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was from Taylor, Texas

The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado has launched an investigation after a 19-year-old cadet was found dead in her dorm room this week.

Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce, 19, of Taylor, Texas, was "found unconscious in her dormitory" on Wednesday night and attempted life-saving measures by first responders were unsuccessful, the Academy said in a statement. Koonce was set to graduate in 2028 and was a member of the women’s track and field team.

"We lost an incredible teammate... While only with us for a short time, Avery positively impacted her unit, her intercollegiate team, and her class – her loss will be felt across USAFA," Academy Superintendent Lt Gen Tony Bauernfeind said. "Our team is focused on providing support to Avery’s family, Cadet Squadron 38, the Track and Field team, and the entire Academy family."

"Avery, may you find blue skies and tailwinds as you rest forever in peace," the Academy added.

Koonce attended Thrall High School, according to the Austin American-Statesman, which quoted the district’s superintendent as saying that she was the president of the student council and leader of the National Honor Society.

"She was the epitome of our high school," Superintendent Tommy Hooker told the newspaper. "She is what you would want in a well-rounded student. Our community is at kind of at a loss with our feelings. We are just kind of devastated."

U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, who nominated Koonce to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy outside of Colorado Springs, also told the Austin American-Statesman that he was "incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of Cadet Koonce."

"She was a thoughtful and articulate young woman, well prepared for success at the U.S. Air Force Academy. … Cadet Koonce was a remarkable leader and her loss is felt by her community in Texas and fellow USAFA Cadets," Sessions added.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-09-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11136 views ] Top

#1 "Koonce was set to graduate in 2028 "

Doesn't that mean she just started? Hardly long enough to say that she "was set"

Anyways, sorry to see any deaths, and hope details are forthcoming. (Does the Academy still insist that cadets get the jab?)

Posted by Huh? 2024-09-08 08:59|| 2024-09-08 08:59|| Front Page Top

#2 Doesn't that mean she just started? Hardly long enough to say that she "was set"

If she was '28, then she had not only just started, she was likely still in 'Beast', the last part of the six week basic training all cadets get at a place called Jack's Valley. Once they're done there, they march back to the Academy and are accepted into the Cadet Wing.

Mike

Posted by MikeKozlowski 2024-09-08 09:23|| 2024-09-08 09:23|| Front Page Top

#3 found dead in her dorm room this week

Drugs, drunk, beaten or all 3. Sad.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-09-08 11:43|| 2024-09-08 11:43|| Front Page Top

#4 Or myocarditis after the Fauci Flu clot shot.

The 19-year old was a record-breaking runner and competed with the Academy Track and Field team (not good if risk of myocarditis is elevated after the killer "vaccine").

The USAF Academy requires full vaxx and boosters for attendance.

Posted by DooDahMan 2024-09-08 14:08|| 2024-09-08 14:08|| Front Page Top

#5 That first summer is max pressure at service academies. It is hard to consider a path forward other than the one you are on. Very sad.

Posted by Super Hose 2024-09-08 15:12|| 2024-09-08 15:12|| Front Page Top

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