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Hegseth faces heat as more than 220 troops contract flu at San Antonio’s Lackland AFB
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Stephanie Koithan , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Lawmakers are responding to the outbreak by assigning blame to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
A flu outbreak has occurred at Lackland AFB in San Antonio , with over 220 troops contracting influenza. The base, which is the largest military base by population, has been affected by the upsurge in flu cases. Lawmakers are responding to the outbreak by assigning blame to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Both sides of the aisle are criticizing Hegseth for the situation. Further details about the outbreak and the response from lawmakers are available from the San Antonio Current. The Current has more information on the situation at Lackland AFB and the criticism faced by Defense Secretary Hegseth.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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