Auburn University alumnus killed in Iraq

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Six US military personnel were killed in Iraq Saturday when their military refueling plane that was flying over friendly airspace crashed with a second plane. US Central Command said the crash, which “was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,” is under investigation, and the deaths bring the total number of people killed to 12. [NBC News] All Crew Members of U.S. KC-135 Loss in Iraq Confirmed DeceasedTAMPA, Fla. – All six crew members aboard…

Auburn University alumnus killed in Iraq

An Auburn University alumnus who was a crew member on a KC-135 refueling aircraft died in a crash in Iraq on Thursday.

United States Airman Who Was Tragically Killed In KC-135 Crash In Iraq Has Been Identified – Wife Leaves Heartbreaking Statement

Alex Klinner (Photo via Gofundme) The Air Force crew member killed in Iraq has been identified as Major Alex Klinner.  Klinner, who hailed from Alabama, was one of six who perished when a refueling military aircraft crashed in the Middle Eastern State this week.  The airman studied mechanical engineering at Auburn and graduated with a degree.  He was a father of three.  “Auburn University mourns the loss of alumnus Major John “Alex” Klinner, wh…