Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce, 19, of Taylor, has died, according to a social media post by the United States Air Force Academy on Sept. 5.
“Avery was found unconscious in her dormitory last night,” said the post. “Academy first responders were called and attempted life-saving measures, which were unsuccessful.”
The cause of Koonce’s death is currently under investigation, according to the post.
Koonce had been a member of the Academy’s Class of 2028 as well as an athlete on the Women’s Track and Field Team.
“We lost an incredible teammate last night,” Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind said in a statement. “While only with us for a short time, Avery positively impacted her unit, her intercollegiate team and her class — her loss will be felt across USAFA. Our team is focused on providing support to Avery’s family, Cadet Squadron 38, the Track and Field team and the entire Academy family.”
Congressman Pete Session awarded Koonce the Congressional Nomination for the Air Force Academy during a ceremony at Thrall Independent School District on March 27, according to previous reporting by Taylor Press.
