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Air Force Orders Audit of Gold Star Widow Benefits

9/4/2026

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  • The U.S. Air Force is reviewing Gold Star widow Libby Klinner’s benefits case.
  • Major John Alexander Klinner was killed when a KC-135 crashed over Iraq during a refueling mission on March 12.
  • Klinner said a casualty assistance officer told her she would not receive extra combat-pay because war is not declared.
  • The Air Force announced an audit to ensure Klinner receives all entitled compensation.