A KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on March 12, killing six U.S. Air Force crew members from bases in Florida and Ohio while refueling A-10s during Operation Epic Fury, President Trump's campaign targeting Iranian assets and proxies. The Pentagon named them as Maj. John A. Klinner, Capt. Ariana G. Savino, Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, Capt. Seth R. Koval, Capt. Curtis J. Angst, and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons; the incident occurred in friendly airspace with no enemy fire involved, and a probe continues amid hints of a mid-air collision. A GoFundMe for Klinner's family of five has surpassed $1 million as tributes honor their service, though the operation has now claimed at least 13 American lives total.
🚨 JUST IN: One of the American airmen who lost his life in the KC-135 crash in Iraq has been identified as Maj. Alex Klinner
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 14, 2026
Klinner leaves behind a wife, a 2-year-old, and 7 month old twins
Absolutely heartbreaking. Pray for the Klinner family 💔🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/AQBKvbb4SR
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