Military officer falls during pregame demonstration at Alamodome
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
A military officer fell from the rafters of the Alamodome on October 17, delaying the kickoff of the UTSA vs. Navy football game. The officer was part of a pregame demonstration when he lost control while rappelling and fell to the ground, requiring medical attention for approximately ten minutes. He was subsequently transported to a hospital, but no updates on his condition have been provided. At halftime, UTSA led Navy 21-20.
- •The fall occurred during a 'Salute to Armed Forces' demonstration.
- •Medical personnel attended to the officer before he was taken away.
- •UTSA is currently 5-1 and leads Navy 21-20 at halftime.
- 4:38 AMESPN — Military member hurt in fall from rafters during UTSA pregame rappel
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Military officer falls from Alamodome rafters before UTSA-Navy game
"A military service member was transported to the hospital after he fell while attempting to rappel from the rafters of the Alamodome during a pregame demonstration before UTSA's football game against Navy on Saturday.
"The start of the UTSA-Navy football game was delayed on Saturday after a military officer fell during a pregame military demonstration, per reports.
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External links- ESPNOct 18, 2026, 4:38 AMMilitary member hurt in fall from rafters during UTSA pregame rappel
A military service member was transported to the hospital after he fell while attempting to rappel from the rafters of the Alamodome during a pregame demonstration before UTSA's football game against Navy on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 2:04 AMMilitary officer falls from Alamodome rafters before UTSA-Navy game
The start of the UTSA-Navy football game was delayed on Saturday after a military officer fell during a pregame military demonstration, per reports.
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