3 Airmen from Birmingham Base Die in Iraq Crash
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Three airmen from the 99th Air Refueling Squadron at Birmingham Air National Guard base lost their lives in a refueling plane crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026. Captain Ariana Savino, Tech Sergeant Ashley Pruitt, and Major John Alex Klinner were killed during Operation Epic Fury. The KC-135 Stratotanker went down in friendly airspace following an incident with another plane. Major Klinner, who had recently been promoted and deployed, leaves behind his wife and three young children. Communities have rallied to support the families, raising over $1.6 million through GoFundMe campaigns and collecting care packages. A dignified transfer for the airmen is scheduled for Wednesday, with organizers encouraging donations to assist the families during this difficult time.
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