[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2606]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    PAYING TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIVES OF THE SIX KC-135 CREWMEMBERS

  (Mr. ROGERS of Alabama asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my colleagues from 
the States of Alabama and Ohio to honor the lives of the six KC-135 
crewmembers who tragically lost their lives in support of Operation 
Epic Fury on March 12, 2026.
  Our prayers are with the families of Major John Klinner, Captain 
Ariana Savino, and Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt assigned to the 6th 
Air Refueling Wing performing duties for the 99th Air Refueling 
Squadron out of Birmingham, Alabama, along with the families of Captain 
Seth Koval, Captain Curtis Angst, and Technical Sergeant Tyler Simmons 
assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing out of Columbus, Ohio.
  I also acknowledge the total of 13 servicemembers who have lost their 
lives during this conflict. We commend their selfless sacrifice and 
service to our country and pray for their loved ones.
  Please join me in a moment of silence to honor their memory.

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