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In Honor of Six United States Airmen Lost in Iraq<\/strong><\/h1>\n

On this day, Fire Line remembers six United States Airmen who lost their lives when their refueling aircraft went down in Iraq. They were serving far from home, carrying out a mission that sustains others \u2014 a mission built on precision, endurance, and quiet courage.<\/p>\n

We honor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nRank<\/th>\nService<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Maj. John A. Klinner<\/strong><\/td>\nUnited States Air Force<\/td>\nAerial Refueling Operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capt. Ariana G. Savino<\/strong><\/td>\nUnited States Air Force<\/td>\nAerial Refueling Operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt<\/strong><\/td>\nUnited States Air Force<\/td>\nAerial Refueling Operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capt. Seth R. Koval<\/strong><\/td>\nUnited States Air Force<\/td>\nAerial Refueling Operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capt. Curtis J. Angst<\/strong><\/td>\nUnited States Air Force<\/td>\nAerial Refueling Operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons<\/strong><\/td>\nUnited States Air Force<\/td>\nAerial Refueling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Aerial refueling is one of the most demanding roles in military aviation. It requires absolute trust, technical mastery, and a commitment to the mission that few ever witness but many depend on. These six Airmen embodied that standard.<\/p>\n

Their loss is felt across the Air Force, across the joint force, and across every community that loves someone who serves. Each Airman leaves behind a story of dedication, a circle of loved ones, and a legacy of service that deserves to be remembered with dignity.<\/p>\n

Fire Line stands with their families, their units, and all who served beside them.
We honor their courage.
We honor their sacrifice.
And we carry their memory forward.<\/p>\n

May their names endure.
May their service be remembered.
May their legacy live on.<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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