Alabama pilot among six killed in Western Iraq KC-135 crash
TL;DR
A KC-135 air-refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during a mission over friendly airspace supporting operations against Iran, killing six airmen. Among the dead are an Alabama captain who had just been promoted to major and three airmen from Ohio, with the crew associated with MacDill AFB in Florida and Rickenbacker ANG in Columbus identified by officials. The crash is under investigation, and families have described the fallen as devoted, family-oriented servicemen and women.
- Crew of fatal US military crash included Alabama father recently deployed and several from Ohio Politico
- Pentagon Names 6 Military Members Killed in Iraq Tanker Crash The New York Times
- U.S. military names six killed in plane crash as Iran war enters third week WBUR
- Family mourns Columbus airman killed in Iraq refueling plane crash: 'He had a million-dollar smile' 10TV
- All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says AP News
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