Iraq

Pentagon targets Iran-linked militias in Iraq as Hegseth vows to ‘finish the job’ for fallen US troops

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said the U.S. military is striking “Iranian-aligned militia groups” in Iraq as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed Thursday to “honor” the sacrifice of six U.S. service members killed in a plane crash there last week.  President … Read more

‘Radiant’ mother from Kentucky was among 6 US service members killed in air crash in Iraq

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A woman raising two children was among the six U.S. service members killed last week when a military refueling plane involved in the war with Iran crashed in western Iraq. Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, hailed from a large family in Bardstown, Kentucky, and was “very, very” proud of her military career, her husband … Read more

Pentagon identifies 6 US airmen killed in refueling tanker crash in Iraq after mid-air collision

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon has identified six U.S. service members who were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission in support of Operation Epic Fury. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, took place in “friendly” airspace during an unspecified incident involving another … Read more

U.S. service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq identified as Ohio National Guard members and Florida-based crew

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Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.  The Department of Defense on Saturday identified them as: Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, of Mooresville, Indiana Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, of Wilmington, … Read more

Official cause of U.S. military plane crash in Iraq under investigation, officials say

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The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is quickly approaching the two-week mark. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran’s missile and drone capabilities have been severely diminished. He also said the new Supreme Leader is wounded and likely disfigured. CBS News’ Eleanor Watson and Nancy Cordes report. Source link

4 US Crew Members Killed After Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq

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4 crew members killed in crash of American KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military confirms

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The U.S. military’s Central Command confirmed early Friday that at least four U.S. service members were killed the previous day when an aerial refueling aircraft taking part in operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq. CENTCOM said rescue efforts were still underway for two other crew members. “At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, … Read more