Ohio Airmen Among 6 Killed in Iraq Crash


Author: The Daily News Now! March 15, 2026 Duration: 1:28
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Ohio Airmen Among 6 Killed in Iraq Crash

Six U.S. Air Force airmen, including three from Ohios one twenty-first Air Refueling Wing, tragically lost their lives in a KC-one thirty-five Stratotanker crash in Iraq. The Ohio airmen, Captain Seth Koval, Captain Curtis Angst, and Technical Sergeant Tyler Simmons, were on a mission during Operation Epic Fury. Governor Mike DeWine honored their sacrifice, praising their courage. The other three airmen were from Floridas sixth Air Refueling Wing. No enemy or friendly fire caused the crash, and an investigation is ongoing. This incident brings the total U.S. troop deaths linked to the Iran conflict to thirteen.

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