LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –
A 30-year old male Airman assigned to the 342nd Training Squadron as a combat control apprentice died here Jan. 12 at Wilford Hall Medical Center.
Staff Sergeant Kenneth J. Wilburn lost consciousness while participating in an above-water treading exercise at the Lackland training pool Jan. 9. Emergency life-saving procedures were administered on scene and he was immediately transported to Wilford Hall Medical Center where he never regained consciousness.
"We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Sergeant Wilburn. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this time of grief," said Brig. Gen. Leonard A. Patrick, 37th Training Wing commander.
Circumstances surrounding the incident are being reviewed by Air Force officials.
The base will hold an outdoor memorial service for Sergeant Wilburn Thursday, 3:30 p.m., at PJ-Combat Controller training fields on Medina Annex.