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Six U.S. Service Members Killed in Iraq Plane Crash

3/17/2026

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  • Six U.S. service members were killed when a military refueling plane crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran.
  • Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky, was among the victims.
  • The crash occurred in "friendly" airspace due to an unspecified incident involving another aircraft.
  • The victims included members from the 6th Air Refueling Wing and the Ohio Air National Guard.
  • The U.S. military is investigating the crash.