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Story summary
- In Iraq on March 14, a crash killed six U.S. service members, including Tech Sgt Tyler Simmons.
- The Pentagon confirmed the crash was not due to hostile fire.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the crew as heroes, emphasizing the chaos of war.
- The U.S. death toll in Operation Epic Fury stands at 13 with 140 injured.
- The incident raises questions about safety protocols, including the absence of parachutes for the aircrew.
