Airman found dead outside gym on base

An airman was found unresponsive outside a gym at Cannon Air Force Base died on Tuesday.

Air Force Technical Sergeant Quameir Harding was pronounced dead at Plains Regional Medical Center after being found outside a base gym.

Harding was a Computer Network Administrator assigned to the 27th Special Operations Communications Squadron.

“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of TSgt Quameir Harding,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Terence G. Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander. “Our hearts go out to Q’s wife, three children and all of his loved ones. Our focus right now is to support his family and all of those affected by this tragic loss. We have a variety of resources and support mechanisms in place to help anyone that may be impacted by this loss.”

“Q was well known for his mentorship and growing the next generation,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Wingler, 27 SOCS commander. “He expressed this in so many ways from the Cannon Air Force Base men’s basketball coach to the junior enlisted and officers he molded in the 27 Special Operations Communications Squadron. He left a lasting impression on Cannon and in the Air Force.

The Air Force has yet to announce a cause of death.

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