Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026
TAMPA, Florida, March 13 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release:
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Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
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TAMPA, Fla. - At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue.
The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. Howeve . . .
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Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
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TAMPA, Fla. - At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue.
The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. Howeve . . .