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San Antonio airman from 70th Intelligence Wing Dies in Incident Near Israeli Embassy

SAN ANTONIO - Senior Airman Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old cyber defense operations specialist with the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW) died on February 25th. His death was a result of injuries sustained during an incident near the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.

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Bushnell, a native of Whitman, Massachusetts, was assigned to the 531st Intelligence Support Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas. He joined the Air Force in May 2020.

“When a tragedy like this occurs, every member of the Air Force feels it,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Celina Noyes, the commander of the 70th ISRW. “We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Senior Airman Bushnell. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and we ask that you respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

The circumstances surrounding Bushnell's death are currently under investigation.

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