19-Year-Old Air Force Academy
Avery Koonce, 19, a cadet at the US Air Force Academy,tragically di ed on September 4th from complications of untreated pneumonia caused by a rare bacterial infection. Experts believe,timely antibiotics could have prevented her death. Koonce,a former track star, had been experiencing symptoms of pneumonia before passing away. Her death highlights the importance of seeking
medical attention for respiratory infections.Note: we are republishing
this story which originally made the news in October 2024.