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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextSENATE RESOLUTION 663—HONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF THE OHIO
AIR NATIONAL GUARD AIRMEN WHO WERE KILLED IN THE BOEING KC-135
STRATOTANKER CRASH IN IRAQ DURING OPERATION EPIC FURY
Mr. MORENO (for himself and Mr. Husted) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services:
S. Res. 663
Whereas, on March 12, 2026, a United States Air Force
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during a
refueling mission conducted as part of Operation Epic Fury;
Whereas all 6 servicemembers who were aboard the aircraft
were killed in the crash;
Whereas Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, and
Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons from the Ohio Air National
Guard's 121st Air Refueling Wing were among those who lost
their lives in the incident;
Whereas the people of Ohio are devastated by the loss of
these brave airmen and mourn alongside their families,
friends, and fellow servicemembers;
Whereas the 121st Air Refueling Wing maintains an
exceptionally high operational tempo and has long been
recognized for its readiness, professionalism, and ability to
deploy rapidly in support of United States military
operations around the world;
Whereas the 121st Air Refueling Wing was recently awarded
the National Guard Association of the United States
Distinguished Flying Unit plaque in recognition of its combat
readiness, flying safety, and outstanding operational
effectiveness;
Whereas the airmen of the 121st Air Refueling Wing were
selected to be forward deployed in support of operations in
the Middle East because their unit consistently demonstrates
the highest levels of readiness and reliability;
Whereas the KC-135 plays a vital role in United States
military operations by conducting mid-air refueling missions
that allow fighter aircraft, bombers, and other military
platforms to remain in the air longer and conduct missions
across vast distances;
Whereas mid-air refueling is one of the most technically
demanding and dangerous tasks performed in the United States
Air Force, requiring extraordinary skill, discipline, and
trust among pilots, boom operators, and their crews;
Whereas the boom operator aboard the KC-135 is responsible
for carefully guiding the refueling boom to connect with
another aircraft in flight and safely transfer thousands of
pounds of aviation fuel, often operating with little margin
for error;
Whereas the brave airmen aboard the KC-135 were performing
this critical mission in support of ongoing United States
military operations designed to defend United States
interests at home and abroad;
Whereas these servicemembers gave their lives in defense of
the freedoms and liberties of all Americans;
Whereas the servicemembers aboard the KC-135 were serving
their country honorably and courageously in support of these
operations when they made the ultimate sacrifice;
Whereas these airmen are patriotic American heroes who
answered the call to serve and willingly placed themselves in
harm's way to defend the United States and its allies;
Whereas the entire Nation mourns the loss of these airmen
and stands united in prayer for their families, loved ones,
and fellow airmen during this time of grief; and
Whereas the sacrifice of these brave airmen will never be
forgotten by the people of Ohio or by a grateful Nation: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) honors the lives, service, and sacrifice of the Ohio
Air National Guard airmen from the 121st Air Refueling Wing
who were killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in
Iraq during Operation Epic Fury;
(2) expresses its deepest condolences to the families,
friends, and fellow servicemembers mourning their loss;
(3) recognizes the critical role of the 121st Air Refueling
Wing and all Air Force tanker crews who perform the difficult
and dangerous mission of mid-air refueling in defense of the
United States; and
(4) affirms that the people of the United States will
always remember these brave airmen and remain grateful for
their sacrifice in service to their Nation.