Alabama airman, father of 3, among 6 killed in Iraq refueling jet crash: ‘Our world shattered’ - AL.com

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March 14, 2026
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Alabama airman and father among six service members killed in Iraq refueling jet crash.

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An Alabama airman and father of three was among six service members killed in an Iraq refueling jet crash. The airman's family said "our world shattered" following news of his death. The incident involved a military refueling aircraft operating in Iraq. Five other service members also died in the crash, though their identities and the specific cause of the accident were not detailed in available reports.

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