JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas –
502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs 502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil
Release# 230426-01 April 26, 2023
Follow-Up Release: JBSA service member death
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A U.S. Air Force Airman from 802nd Security Forces Squadron was found dead off base at his San Antonio home following a wellness check by San Antonio Police Department at 10:19 a.m. on April 24. The Airman has been identified as Senior Airman Alexsandro Satey, male, 22.
“We are truly saddened by and mourn the loss of our teammate,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Brill, 802nd Security Forces Squadron commander. “Our deepest sympathies are with his family, friends, members of the 802nd Security Forces Squadron, and all who were close to Senior Airman Satey.”
Details surrounding the death are under investigation.
“Every single Airman is such an integral part of our community. Our entire Joint Base San Antonio family is shaken and saddened by the sudden loss of Senior Airman Satey, and we mourn alongside his loved ones,” said Brig. Gen. Russell Driggers, JBSA and 502nd Air Base Wing commander. “It’s in times like these where we have to come together and support each other. Our support agencies, chaplains, first sergeants and leadership teams are here to assist as we cope with, and look to heal from, this loss.”
Counseling services are available through Military Family Life Counselors. Please contact 210-984-1076 at JBSA-Lackland; 210-744-4829 at JBSA-Randolph; or 210-421-9387 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, to speak with a counselor. If you are in crisis, or know someone who is, reach out for suicide prevention assistance by calling or texting 988 or call 800-273-TALK (8255).
For additional information, please contact 502nd ABW/Public Affairs at 502abw.pa.official@us.af.mil.
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