Flu Outbreak at Air Force Base | Texas News

A tragic death at Lackland Air Force Base has ignited national debate: 20-year-old trainee Keon McDaniel died from the flu during his sixth week of training, amid a major outbreak affecting over 280 service members. With the cause now confirmed, critics point to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s April decision to scrap the mandatory flu vaccine as a deadly oversight. Congressman Joaquin Castro and others are demanding the mandate be reinstated, calling it a preventable tragedy — but their amendment was blocked by Republicans. McDaniel, who dreamed of serving like his father and brother, is remembered as a bright, hopeful young man whose loss has shaken the military community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5166ef5927f8e6cb