JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- *UPDATE CURRENT AS OF 3:26 AKST 19 AUG. 2025: (U.S. Airman First Class Tatyana A. Salceda, 28) UPDATED AGE
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 673rds Logistics Readiness Squadron was killed in a vehicle-related incident on base around 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The service member was identified as U.S. Airman First Class Tatyana A. Salceda, 28, from St. Louis, MO.
“It is a tragedy to lose such a bright and young Airman,” said Col. Lisa Mabbutt, 673rd Air Base Wing Commander. “Our hearts go out to Tatyana’s family, friends and fellow Airmen. The 673rd Air Base Wing’s top priority is ensuring that her loved ones receive all the support they need.”
Final reports detailing her death are still pending. Direct all media questions to JBER Public Affairs at 907-551-8995 or jber.pa.mediaops@us.af.mil.
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