Source: Fortune
Summary
A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in Iraq, killing six service members, including a newly promoted major from Alabama and a sergeant from Ohio. The aircraft was on a combat mission in “friendly” airspace, supporting operations against Iran. The Pentagon has not yet revealed the identities of the victims, but families have begun to confirm their loved ones’ deaths. The crash is under investigation.
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The announcement sounds familiar.
Air Force veteran Alex Klinner, 33, was a new major and a new father, leaving behind three small children. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, from Ohio, was remembered for his ready smile. The KC-135 aircraft, a mainstay in the US military, has been in service for over 60 years. The crash occurred on a combat mission in “friendly” territory in western Iraq. The Pentagon’s investigation is ongoing.
The numbers tell a story of lives cut short.
Author: Evan Null
