**US Military Crew Members Killed in Plane Crash in Iraq Identified** A tragic plane crash in Iraq has claimed the lives of six US military crew members. The incident occurred while they were involved in operations related to the Iran war. The US Defense Department has now identified the crew members who lost their lives in the crash. The six crew members who died are: Maj. John A. Klinner (33) from Auburn, Alabama; Capt. Ariana G. Savino (31) from Covington, Washington; Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt (34) from Bardstown, Kentucky; Capt. Seth R. Koval (38) from Mooresville, Indiana; Capt. Curtis J. Angst (30) from Wilmington, Ohio; and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons (28) from Columbus, Ohio. According to the Air Force, the crew members were part of the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, but were based at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base in Birmingham, Alabama. The other three crew members were attached to the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base near Columbus, Ohio. The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that a KC-135 plane, used for refueling, crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. The incident is currently under investigation, but it has been confirmed that there was no hostile or friendly fire involved. In a statement, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the crew members as "American heroes" who lost their lives in the line of duty. He also acknowledged that military operations can be unpredictable and that such incidents can happen. Hegseth expressed the US government's commitment to honoring the memory of the crew members and recommitting to their mission. This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by military personnel who risk their lives to protect their countries and maintain regional stability. In Nigeria, where the military is actively engaged in operations against Boko Haram and other terrorist groups, this incident is a stark reminder of the risks and sacrifices made by military personnel in the course of their duty.