U.S. Air Force Academy mourns the death of Cadet Emily Jean Foster, a 23-year-old Idahoan

Story by EastIdahoNews.com Staff

EAGLE (KIVI) — The U.S. Air Force Academy is mourning the death of Cadet Emily Jean Foster, a 23-year-old from Eagle. Cadet Foster passed away on Tuesday while at home with her family, according to a press release.

“We were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of our teammate, Cadet First Class K. Emily Jean Foster, over the holiday break. She was a stellar cadet, leader, mentor and friend throughout her time here at the Academy and we are shaken by her loss,” said Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent.

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