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Body of servicewoman, 26, found in torched car near Florida Air Force base

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Lungariello, M. (2026, September 27). Body of servicewoman, 26, found in torched car near Florida Air Force base. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/us-news/body-of-servicewoman-26-found-in-torched-car-near-florida-air-force-base/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-27 · by Mark Lungariello

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Tamera Moniq Bolden-Cleckley, a 26-year-old senior airman with the 96th Surgical Operations Squadron at an Air Force base in Florida, was identified after her body was discovered inside a burned vehicle near Range Road 234 and Lewis Turner Boulevard on Wednesday. Col. Daniel Micsunescu and Col. Chris Keithley expressed condolences to Bolden-Cleckley’s family and colleagues following the tragic incident, while federal investigators continue their examination without releasing further details about the cause of death. Bolden-Cleckley joined the Air Force in 2021 as a diagnostic imaging specialist.
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Tamera Moniq Bolden-Cleckley, a 26-year-old senior airman in the 96th Surgical Operations Squadron, was found dead on Wednesday near Range Road 234 and Lewis Turner Boulevard in Boerne, Texas. Security Forces discovered her body inside a car that had been set ablaze. While federal investigators have not released additional details, they confirmed the death is under investigation. Col. Daniel Micsunescu, commander of the 96th Surgical Operations Squadron, expressed condolences to Bolden-Cleckley’s family and friends. The incident has also garnered attention from the 96th Test Wing, with Col. Chris Keithley emphasizing her significance as a valued member of their team.

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New York Post · 16140 article(s) · 35 correction(s) detected
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Who wrote this

Mark Lungariello
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Topics

Boerne Security Forces Texas WEAR the 96th Surgical Operations Squadron

Subjects

Bolden-Cleckley PERSON · 3× the 96th Surgical Operations Squadron ORG · 2× Boerne GPE · 1× Bolden-Cleckley’s PERSON · 1× Daniel Micsunescu PERSON · 1× Security Forces ORG · 1× Tamera PERSON · 1× Tamera Moniq Bolden-Cleckley PERSON · 1× Texas GPE · 1× WEAR ORG · 1×

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Federal investigators have not released any additional information and have said that the death remains under investigation. “Senior Airman Bolden-Cleckley was a valued member of the 96th Test Wing team, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and fellow airmen during this difficult time,” Col. Chris Keithley, commander of the 96th Test Wing, told the station.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-27
2026-09-27 · New York Post
Body of servicewoman, 26, found in torched car near Florida Air Force base · assertive framing

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Boerne, Texas resident Tamera Moniq Bolden-Cleckley, who held the rank of senior airman in the 96th Surgical Operations Squadron, was identified days after her body was found on Wednesday, officials said. asserted
officials → hold → Wednesday
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the loss of Senior Airman Bolden-Cleckley, one of our teammates,” Col. Daniel Micsunescu, commander of the 96th Surgical Operations Squadron, told local television station WEAR. asserted
Micsunescu → share → WEAR
“During this incredibly difficult time, I want to extend my deepest condolences to Tamera’s family, friends, and all those who knew and cared for her.” asserted
who → want → her
Bolden-Cleckley’s body was found by Security Forces patrolling Range Road 234 and Lewis Turner Boulevard. asserted
body → find → Road
Federal investigators have not released any additional information and have said that the death remains under investigation. “Senior Airman Bolden-Cleckley was a valued member of the 96th Test Wing team, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and fellow airmen during this difficult time,” Col. Chris Keithley, commander of the 96th Test Wing, told the station. asserted
Keithley → release → station
Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. asserted
Report → start → news
Bolden-Cleckley entered the Air Force in 2021 and was assigned to the surgical squadron as a diagnostic imaging specialist, also known as a radiology technician, the outlet said. asserted
outlet → enter → technician
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