21-Year-Old Air Force Offensive Lineman Dies Suddenly After ‘Medical Emergency’ On His Way to Class

Air Force Academy offensive lineman Hunter Brown died after experiencing a medical emergency as he left his dormitory for class Monday.

He was 21.

“With heavy hearts we share the loss of a cadet. C3C Hunter Brown died Monday after suffering a medical emergency while on his way to class. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates and fellow cadets,” the U.S. Air Force Academy tweeted.

With heavy hearts we share the loss of a cadet.
C3C Hunter Brown died Monday after suffering a medical emergency while on his way to class.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates and fellow cadets.#NeverForgotten pic.twitter.com/amPlznZqTC

— U.S. Air Force Academy (@AF_Academy) January 10, 2023

The Air Force competes in NCAA Division I football.

Brown, who is from Louisiana, signed his letter of intent to play at the Air Force Academy in 2019.

Congratulations to Barbe’s Hunter Brown on signing to play football at Air Force Academy!#SWLApreps pic.twitter.com/9oaTUcXhqH

— KPLC 7 Sports (@KPLC7Sports) December 20, 2019

Former Barbe offensive lineman Hunter Brown who most recently played for the Air Force Academy, has passed away, may he Rest In Peace. https://t.co/SknJMcG8ap

— Matthew Travis (@MatthewJTravis_) January 10, 2023

ESPN reported:

Academy first responders were called and attempted life-saving measures, according to the school. Officials with the Air Force office of special investigations along with the El Paso County sheriff’s office secured the area and are conducting an investigation. The school said it’s standard procedure for an on-base death involving a military member.

Brown was working on a major in management and a minor in French.

Brig. Gen. Paul D. Moga, commandant of cadets, addressed the cadet wing before classes Tuesday to relay the news.

“He leaves behind friends, grieving teammates, a grieving cadet wing, and a devastated family,” Moga told the cadets.

Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, the Air Force Academy superintendent, said the school “mourns his loss, and our hearts and condolences are with his family, his squadron, and all who were touched by this incredible young man.”

The U.S. military had a COVID-19 jab mandate policy until December 2022.

The Pentagon rescinded the mandate after it was pulled out of the National Defense Authorization Act that was approved last month.

BREAKING: The Pentagon has ended its COVID vaccine mandate for the U.S. Military after Kevin McCarthy demanded that it be pulled out of the National Defense Authorization Act that was approved last month. pic.twitter.com/xvP5DG1XKs

— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) January 10, 2023

The Air Force released this statement after Brown’s death: