Two of six US service members killed in aircraft crash over Iraq identified

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 75% complete by Edward Helmore and agenciesMarch 14, 2026 at 11:54 PM

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Two of the six US service members killed in a KC-135 Stratotanker crash in western Iraq last week have been identified: Major Alex Klinner, a pilot from Birmingham, Alabama, and Sgt. Tyler Simmons of Columbus, Ohio. Klinner, recently promoted, leaves behind a wife and three young children. The Ohio Air National Guard confirmed that three of the deceased were from its 121st Air Refueling Wing in Columbus. US Central Command stated the crash, which occurred on Thursday, was not due to hostile fire. The Pentagon has yet to formally identify all six service members. Families and the Air National Guard have expressed deep sorrow and pride in the service members' dedication and sacrifice.

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US Central Command 40% Cheryl Simmons 40% Pentagon 40% Birmingham, Alabama 40% Columbus, Ohio ×350% James Harrill ×350% Ohio Air National Guard ×260% 121st Air Refueling Wing ×260% United States 70% Tyler Simmons ×370% Alex Klinner ×380% Iraq ×290%

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