Six US Airmen Killed in Crash as Marines Deploy to Middle East

March 14, 2026 • Google News World

Six US airmen died in a crash involving a refueling plane over Iraq, according to the US military. The incident occurred on [date] and resulted in the loss of all six crew members.

The US Central Command has confirmed that two separate incidents involving US military personnel have taken place in Iraq. In one incident, 2,500 Marines are being deployed to the Middle East.

Additionally, a family in Columbus, Ohio is mourning the loss of an Air National Guard member who was killed in the crash. The victim’s identity has not been released.

The US military has also confirmed that all six crew members on board the refueling plane were killed in the incident.

Source: Google News World