The U.S. Air Force, via a statement from Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs, has identified the airman who passed away following a fall during a pregame ceremony at the Alamodome on October 17th, as Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. He was from Fort Stewart, Georgia, and had served for 15 years. According to the Air Force, In 2022, he was named the Air Force Special Warfare Enlisted Instructor of the Year at the Headquarters Air Force level. Brig. Gen. Scott C. Mills, commander of the 57th Wing, stated: “This tragedy is felt deeply across the 57th Wing. Tech. Sgt. Patterson and his service mattered immensely to our wing, and to the family, friends, and teammates who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him. Our team is now focused on standing beside Ian’s family, loved ones, and fellow Airmen as we navigate this profound loss together.” His decorations included the Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, as well as the Army Commendation Medal, Air and Space Achievement Medal, and Army Achievement Medal each with one oak leaf cluster.