Airman’s body found on train tracks near air force base in Texas | US News [Video]

A body mysteriously found on train tracks near the Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas has been identified as an active-duty airman who was stationed there.

The Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the body at a railway in Del Rio around 9am on Tuesday, according to the air force base.

His name was not immediately released, pending notification to his family.

‘We tragically lost a member of our Air Force and Laughlin family,’ stated Col Kevin Davidson, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, on Thursday.

‘Our hearts and prayers are with the family and all those that knew him. Our top priority is to support the grieving family, friends, and loved ones struggling with this loss.’

The airman’s cause of death is under investigation by the sheriff’s office. The air force base stated it would release more information ‘as it becomes available’.

Del Rio, where the base is located, is about 20 …