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world27 days ago

Alabama pilot among six killed in Western Iraq KC-135 crash

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.

via Politico|
#air-refueling#alabama#kc-135
Alabama father among six U.S. aircrew killed in Iraq KC-135 crash tied to Ohio Guard
world27 days ago

Alabama father among six U.S. aircrew killed in Iraq KC-135 crash tied to Ohio Guard

Six crew members of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft were killed when it crashed in Iraq. Among the dead is Maj. Alex Kilnner, an Alabama father; three of the victims were from Ohio’s National Guard unit the 121st Air Refueling Wing, with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine confirming the state’s casualties as investigators continue to look into the crash.

via AP News|
#airrefueling#alabama#iraq
Six U.S. servicemembers die in KC-135 tanker crash over western Iraq
military28 days ago

Six U.S. servicemembers die in KC-135 tanker crash over western Iraq

Six U.S. servicemembers were confirmed dead after a KC-135 aerial refueling tanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with officials saying the incident occurred in friendly airspace and was not due to hostile fire; initial reports suggested two aircraft were involved, and the second KC-135 reportedly landed safely, with the identities of the dead to be released after next of kin notification.

via Task & Purpose|
#air-refueling#iraq#kc-135
KC-135 Crash Kills Six as Marines Deploy to Support Iran Campaign
world28 days ago

KC-135 Crash Kills Six as Marines Deploy to Support Iran Campaign

Six U.S. airmen were killed when their KC-135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq during operations against Iran; the Pentagon said the crash was not due to hostile fire, and the war toll rose to 13. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East to back escalating airstrikes, with additional ships and aircraft joining forces already in the region, as the broader conflict disrupts global oil markets and has caused civilian casualties in Iran.

via Los Angeles Times|
#iran#kc-135#marines-deployment
KC-135 crash in Iraq pushes U.S. war toll to 13 as Iran conflict enters second week
world28 days ago

KC-135 crash in Iraq pushes U.S. war toll to 13 as Iran conflict enters second week

Two weeks into the Iran war, a U.S. KC-135 tanker crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew and raising the U.S. death toll to 13; the broader conflict continues with ongoing strikes on Iran, naval/shipping concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, and regional spillovers, including a U.S. offer of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and other top figures.

via CBS News|
#casualties#iran#iraq
Six US KC-135 crew die in Iraq tanker crash during Iran operations; no hostile fire suspected
world28 days ago

Six US KC-135 crew die in Iraq tanker crash during Iran operations; no hostile fire suspected

All six crew members aboard a KC-135 aerial refueling tanker were killed when it crashed in western Iraq during operations against Iran; officials say the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, and the other KC-135 involved landed safely. The death toll in Operation Epic Fury rises to at least 13 US service members, with about 140 wounded. The KC-135 is a long-serving refueling aircraft, and the crash prompts ongoing investigation into its cause and safety practices.

via WTOP|
#iraq#kc-135#military-crash
US KC-135 tanker crashes in western Iraq amid Iran war operations
world29 days ago

US KC-135 tanker crashes in western Iraq amid Iran war operations

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations against Iran, with rescue efforts underway. Two aircraft were involved; one landed safely and the other went down. Officials said the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, and at least five crew members were aboard, with more details to follow as the situation develops. The incident is the fourth publicly acknowledged aircraft crash in the Iran-war campaign.

via PBS|
#aircraft-crash#iran-war#iraq
US KC-135 crash in Iraq during Iran conflict leaves four dead
world29 days ago

US KC-135 crash in Iraq during Iran conflict leaves four dead

Four of six crew members were killed when a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations tied to the Iran conflict; the cause is under investigation and not attributed to hostile or friendly fire, with rescue efforts ongoing for the remaining crew. The incident increases U.S. fatalities linked to Operation Epic Fury to ten (one due to a medical issue).

via NBC News|
#aircraft-crash#iraq#kc-135