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Two women killed in US plane crash hailed as heroes as victims named
- A KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq, killing six Air Force personnel on board.
- Captain Ariana Savino, 31, from Washington, was among the deceased and praised as an 'Air Force superstar' by a family member.
- Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt, 34, from Bardstown, Kentucky, had a young daughter and was mourned by family and fellow airmen.
- The crash involved a Boeing KC-135 and affected ‘friendly’ airspace during a combat mission, per initial reports.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the deceased American heroes as the death toll in Iran-related incidents rises.
- The other crew members named include Major John Kilnner, Captain Seth Koval, Captain Curtis Angst and Technical Sergeant Tyler Simmons.
- The incident marks another fatal loss for U.S. Air Force in the ongoing regional operations.
- The crash prompted public condolences and calls to honor the crew’s service from U.S. officials and families alike.
- The investigation into the exact cause of the crash remains ongoing as the region experiences heightened tensions.
- U.S. authorities emphasized the victims’ sacrifices and reiterated the mission in the Middle East.
- The published report includes comments from family members about Savino and Pruitt, highlighting personal impacts.
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