Military Member Falls During Pregame Rappelling Ceremony at Alamodome

San Antonio, TX, October 17, 2026 —

A military member fell while rappelling from the ceiling of the Alamodome during a pregame ceremony for the UTSA vs. Navy football game, according to the available account of the incident.

The summary does not identify the member, specify when the fall occurred beyond saying it was during the pregame ceremony, or describe what happened afterward. It also does not state whether the person was injured, received medical care or continued participating in the event.

No information was provided about the circumstances of the fall, including how far the member fell or whether any equipment or safety measures were involved. The account does not say whether the ceremony was paused or whether the game was affected.

The venue is identified as the Alamodome, and the event is described as a pregame ceremony ahead of the UTSA vs. Navy football game. The date of the game and the identities of any organizers or witnesses were not included in the available information.

Further details about the member’s condition and the response to the fall were not provided. Without those details, the available account establishes that a fall occurred during the rappelling portion of the ceremony but does not clarify its consequences.

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