Senior Airman Tamera Moniq Bolden-Cleckley, 26, of Boerne, Texas, is being remembered for her service to the United States Air Force and her role within the military medical community.
According to reporting by KSAT and an announcement from Eglin Air Force Base, Bolden-Cleckley was found inside a burned vehicle on September 23, 2026, near Range Road 234 and Lewis Turner Boulevard within the Eglin Test and Training Range Complex in Florida. The Air Force Medical Examiner later confirmed her identity.
Tamera served as a diagnostic imaging specialist, also known as a radiology technician, with the 96th Surgical Operations Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base. She joined the Air Force in 2021 and was part of the 96th Test Wing.
Following the discovery, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office and the 96th Security Forces Squadron responded. The case was subsequently referred to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, which continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding her passing. Officials have not released further details about the case.
Beyond her military rank and professional responsibilities, Tamera was a daughter, a friend, and a valued member of her community. Her passing has brought sorrow to her loved ones and fellow Airmen, who are now left to remember her life and the time they shared with her.
The commander of the 96th Test Wing expressed condolences to her family, friends, and fellow Airmen. The Air Force and local agencies are also providing support resources for those affected by the loss.
As her family, friends, and colleagues mourn, Tamera's service and contribution to those around her remain an important part of her memory.
May Senior Airman Tamera Moniq Bolden-Cleckley be remembered with honor, dignity, and compassion. May her loved ones and fellow Airmen find comfort and strength as they navigate this difficult time. 🕊️🇺🇸
