The U.S. Air Pressure Academy in Colorado has launched an investigation after Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce, 19, of Taylor, Texas, was discovered useless in her dorm room this week.
In response to reviews, Koonce was “discovered unconscious in her dormitory” on Wednesday evening. First responders tried life-saving measures, however the efforts had been unsuccessful.
Koonce was a member of the ladies’s observe and area group.
Immediately, we mourn the lack of Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce, 19, of Taylor, Texas.
Avery was discovered unconscious in her dormitory final evening. Academy first responders had been known as and tried life-saving measures, which had been unsuccessful. The reason for loss of life is beneath investigation. pic.twitter.com/jH1ewjlGVs
— U.S. Air Pressure Academy (@af_academy) September 5, 2024
Academy Superintendent Lt Gen Tony Bauernfeind mentioned, “We misplaced an unimaginable teammate… Whereas solely with us for a short while, Avery positively impacted her unit, her intercollegiate group, and her class – her loss shall be felt throughout USAF.”
“Our group is targeted on offering assist to Avery’s household, Cadet Squadron 38, the Observe and Subject group, and your entire Academy household.”
In 2023, Koonce shared her pleasure about her appointment to the Academy on social media.
I’m excited to announce my dedication to the USA Air Pressure Academy to run observe & area! I’m so past grateful for everybody who has helped me alongside on this journey. All Glory To God! @AF_TFXC @ThrallAthletics @CoachVanecek pic.twitter.com/MKlUMGv2sB
— Avery Koonce (@AveryKoonce) December 29, 2023
Koonce was nominated to the Academy by Rep. Pete Periods (R-TX) who shared his sorrow on X.
“I used to be extremely saddened to listen to concerning the lack of USAFA Cadet Avery Koonce. It was my honor to appoint Cadet Koonce to the US Air Pressure Academy, the place she had begun her research, planning to main in biology and minor in kinesiology with hopes of changing into a pilot bodily therapist.”
“Cadet Koonce was a gifted athlete and member of the USAFA observe group. She shall be remembered by her group in Taylor, Texas as an distinctive chief. Please be part of me in praying for her family members.”
I used to be extremely saddened to listen to concerning the lack of USAFA Cadet Avery Koonce. It was my honor to appoint Cadet Koonce to the US Air Pressure Academy the place she had begun her research, planning to main in biology and minor in kinesiology with hopes of changing into a pilot bodily… pic.twitter.com/fGb2zvxnwK
— Pete Periods (@PeteSessions) September 5, 2024
