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Six US service members were killed in a KC-135 crash in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.
Major Alex Klinner, a 33-year-old Alabama father of three, was among the deceased.
Klinner was an Auburn University graduate described as a committed servant leader.
Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, 28, from Columbus, Ohio, is identified as another victim with a 'million-dollar smile.'
CENTCOM confirmed the incident occurred in friendly airspace and was not due to hostile or friendly fire.
A GoFundMe has been launched to support Klinner’s grieving family, including twins and a two-year-old.
Six service members were killed in the crash, with further fatalities reported in the broader Middle East operations.
CENTCOM issued a statement noting the incident involved two KC-135 aircraft that landed safely.
The incident occurred as U.S. forces faced ongoing tensions in the region since late February.
Officials emphasized the crash was not the result of hostilities and investigations are ongoing.

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Six U.S. service members died when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.
Maj. Alex Klinner of Alabama was one of the victims and had just been promoted to major prior to deployment.
Klinner had recently moved into a new home and was married with three children when he was killed.
Libby Klinner, his wife, said her world has been shattered by the loss of her husband.
Family members started a GoFundMe to assist Klinner's widow and children as they cope with the tragedy.
The Pentagon had not yet released all identities publicly, with families confirming deaths gradually.
Officials stated the crash occurred in friendly airspace and was not due to hostile fire.
Ohio National Guard member Tyler Simmons was also identified as one of the victims.
The crash prompted tributes from lawmakers and calls to honor service members' sacrifice.
The incident underscores ongoing risks faced by U.S. service members abroad.

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A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission, killing six crew members.
Maj. Alex Klinner from Birmingham, Alabama, was among the deceased and had just been promoted to major.
Three crew members from the Ohio National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing were among those killed.
The crash prompted investigations; officials said the incident was not due to hostile or friendly fire.
U.S. Central Command confirmed the crash occurred while supporting operations against Iran.
The White House and state officials noted the victims hailed from multiple states including Alabama, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
The crash totals reflect U.S. aircrew losses amid ongoing Iran war-related operations.
Officials described the incident as occurring while the aircraft performed a combat-relevant mission.
The incident adds to the broader context of the Iran war and U.S. military operations in the region.

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