‘Radiant’ mother from Kentucky among 6 US service members who died in air crash in Iraq - AP News

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March 15, 2026
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Six U.S. service members died in an air crash in Iraq including a Kentucky mother.

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Six U.S. service members died in an air crash in Iraq, including a Kentucky mother described as "radiant" by family members. The crash represents one of the deadliest incidents for American forces in the region in recent months. Military officials have not yet released details about the cause of the crash or the identities of the other five service members killed. The Pentagon is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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