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Hegseth faces heat as more than 220 troops contract flu at San Antonio’s Lackland Air Force Base
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
More than 220 troops at San Antonio’s Lackland Air Force Base have contracted influenza, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are assigning blame for the outbreak to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The upsurge in flu cases at the Alamo City site — the nation’s biggest military base by populat...
Key takeaway More than 220 troops at San Antonio’s Lackland Air Force Base have contracted influenza, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are assigning blame for the outbreak to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base has significant implications for Terrell Hills , given the base's proximity to the community. With 67,000 service members at the base, the potential for the flu to spread beyond the military population and into the surrounding area is a concern. Local health officials will be watching closely to see if the outbreak leads to an increase in flu cases in Terrell Hills and other nearby communities. The economic impact of the outbreak could also be felt, as families of service members and base employees may need to take time off work to care for sick loved ones, affecting local businesses. As the situation unfolds, Terrell Hills residents can expect increased vigilance from local health authorities and potentially more stringent measures to prevent the spread of the flu in the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? More than 220 troops at San Antonio’s Lackland Air Force Base have contracted influenza, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are assigning blame for the outbreak to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The upsurge in flu cases at the Alamo City site — the nation’s biggest military base by populat...
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