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Castro says Air Force confirmed death from flu outbreak at Texas base
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Castro says Air Force confirmed death from flu outbreak at Texas base

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) reported that the Air Force has confirmed the death of a trainee, Keon McDaniel, due to a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. McDaniel, who was in his sixth week of basic military training, experienced a 'medical emergency' on June 12 and was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center, where he later died. The incident highlights concerns about health risks during military training and the impact of flu outbreaks in confined environments. No further details about the cause of death or ongoing investigations were provided in the report.

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Castro says Air Force confirmed death from flu outbreak at Texas base

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) reported that the Air Force has confirmed the death of a trainee, Keon McDaniel, due to a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. McDaniel, who was in his sixth week of basic military training, experienced a 'medical emergency' on June 12 and was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center, where he later died. The incident highlights concerns about health risks during military training and the impact of flu outbreaks in confined environments. No further details about the cause of death or ongoing investigations were provided in the report.

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