US servicemember’s heartbreaking last message to father before dying in Iraq plane crash
Tragic Loss of U.S. Airman in Plane Crash One of the airmen who lost his life earlier this month during a refueling plane crash had, just a day before, expressed a haunting feeling about not returning home, according to his father. Tech Sergeant Tyler Simmons, aged 28, was calm during a phone call just before […]
Trump participates in a solemn ceremony for six U.S. service members who died in a KC-135 crash in Iraq
President Trump Honors Fallen Service Members at Dover Air Force Base On March 18, 2026, President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base to commemorate six U.S. service members who lost their lives during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Trump stood solemnly on the tarmac, showing national respect alongside Secretary of the Army Pete […]
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey directs flags to be lowered in honor of three Birmingham soldiers who died in Iraq
Alabama Governor Honors Fallen Soldiers On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey ordered that the American flag be flown at half-staff to honor three soldiers from Birmingham who lost their lives in Iraq during the conflict with Iran. Authorities confirmed that six military personnel died in a tragic accident involving a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft over […]
US states Baghdad must take action against Iranian-supported militias in Iraq
Criticism Grows Against Iraqi Prime Minister Over Militia Attacks Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani is facing mounting criticism regarding his government’s failure to curb assaults by pro-Iranian militias, along with Iran itself, targeting American, French, Italian, and Kurdish personnel and facilities within Iraq. On Saturday, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a warning, advising […]
Six US airmen who died in KC-135 tanker crash in Iraq have been identified by the Pentagon.
Six U.S. Service Members Killed in Iraq Plane Crash The Pentagon has confirmed the deaths of six U.S. service members following a crash involving a KC-135 refueling plane in western Iraq. This incident took place during combat missions supporting Operation Epic Fury. On Thursday, the crash occurred in what was considered “friendly” airspace during an […]
U.S. Embassy in Iraq advises Americans to evacuate or find safety from militias connected to Iran
Urgent Warning for Americans in Iraq The U.S. government has issued an urgent alert advising Americans to leave Iraq without delay due to escalating attacks by Iranian-affiliated militias on targets associated with the U.S. On Friday, the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Iraq released a statement addressing security concerns for Americans in the area. According […]
Ohio airman Tyler Simmons among six service members who died in a military plane refueling accident in Iraq
Ohio Air National Guard Soldier among Six Killed in Iraq Crash Tyler Simmons, an Ohio Air National Guard member known for his “million dollar smile,” has been confirmed as one of the six service members who lost their lives in a plane crash involving an Air Force refueling aircraft in Iraq. Simmons, 28, was aboard […]
All Six Aircrew Members of Stratotanker That Went Down Over Iraq Have Been Confirmed Dead
Tragic Crash in Iraq Claims Lives of Six Airmen Six airmen lost their lives in a tragic incident involving an aerial refueling tanker in western Iraq, as confirmed by the U.S. military. This unfortunate event increased the death toll from four to six during a recent combat operation. The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, which crashed last […]
KC-135 plane crashes in Iraq, resulting in 6 deaths
KC-135 Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq A KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday afternoon following a midair collision with another aircraft, resulting in the deaths of six U.S. service members, according to official sources. The U.S. Central Command confirmed early Friday that the incident occurred around 2 p.m. ET. Tragically, all six […]
Six U.S. servicemen die in military refueling aircraft accident in Iraq
U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker Crash in Iraq All six service members aboard a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker, which crashed in western Iraq, have been confirmed dead, as reported by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The aircraft went down around 2 PM ET on Thursday during Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S. initiative with Israel aimed at diminishing Iran’s […]