First images of US soldiers killed in Iraq plane crash

Six U.S. service members were killed when their KC-135 refueling plane crashed in Iraq during operations in the Middle East. This incident raises the U.S. death toll in Operation Epic Fury to at least 13. The Department of Defense has identified the deceased as Captain Ariana Savino, Major John Klinner, Sergeant Ashley Pruitt, Captain Seth Koval, Captain Curtis Angst, and Sergeant Tyler Simmons, all remembered for their dedication and the impact they had on their families and communities. The crash’s cause is under investigation, with officials stating it was not due to hostile fire.

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