Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
March 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
TAMPA, Florida, March 12 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release:
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Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
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TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely.
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Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
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TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely.