US reports on June 19 said more than 160 service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have been infected with influenza in recent weeks. The Air Force said medical and public-health personnel have isolated and treated symptomatic individuals t

2026-06-20

US reports on June 19 said more than 160 service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have been infected with influenza in recent weeks. The Air Force said medical and public-health personnel have isolated and treated symptomatic individuals to limit further exposure, are continuing monitoring, and that those symptomatic are receiving appropriate treatment and will return to training once cleared by medical staff. The Air Force also said a member of the 737th Training Support Squadron suffered a medical emergency during basic training and died earlier this week at Brooke Army Medical Center; the cause is under investigation and a comprehensive medical review is underway.