Crew of fatal US military crash included Alabama father recently deployed and several from Ohio - Politico
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US military aircraft crashes, killing crew including Alabama father and several Ohio personnel.
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A US military aircraft crashed killing crew members including an Alabama father who had recently deployed and several personnel from Ohio. The fatal crash involved multiple service members, though specific details about the aircraft type, location, and total casualties were not provided in the available reporting. Military officials have not yet released the identities of all crew members pending family notification. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about military aviation safety as investigations into the cause of the crash are expected to begin.
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