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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextRECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF MAJOR JOHN “ALEX” KLINNER
HON. MIKE ROGERS
of alabama
in the house of representatives
Friday, March 27, 2026
Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Major John “Alex” Klinner. Major Klinner was deployed in support of Operation Epic Fury when his KC-135 crashed in Western Iraq on March 12, 2026. Major Klinner was one of six airmen killed, and one of three members of the 6th Air Refueling Wing performing duties for the 99th Air Refueling Squadron of Birmingham, Alabama.
Mary Ellen Klinner. He graduated from Auburn High School in 2011 and Auburn University in 2016 with a degree in mechanical engineering. For many years, he served as a counselor at Camp Mac in Munford. He was also a leader in many student organizations.
Officer Training Corps program and completed pilot training in November 2018. He was a combat veteran many times over, logging 543 hours of combat and combat support hours. At the time of his passing, he had recently been promoted to Major.
devoted servant-leader to those around him. He is survived by his wife, Libby, and their three young children, as well as his parents, along with two sisters and their families. My prayers are with his family and friends as they face this tragic loss.
Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the life and service of Major John “Alex” Klinner and extending our deepest condolences to his family. We remain grateful for his service.