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US Military Identifies Six Soldiers Killed in Iraq Aircraft Crash

Published March 15, 2026, 12:11
US Military Identifies Six Soldiers Killed in Iraq Aircraft Crash

Six US soldiers have been identified as the victims of an aircraft crash in Iraq. Among the casualties is 33-year-old Alex Klinner, a father of three, who had been deployed to the region just a week before the tragic incident. The aircraft collided with another tanker during Operation Epic Fury, but the second aircraft landed safely. Families and friends of the victims have expressed their grief, and a fundraising campaign has been launched for the Klinner family, which has already raised a significant amount. The Pentagon announced that the crash was not caused by hostile fire and the investigation into the cause is ongoing.