Three Ohio airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
Key Questions
Who were the three Ohio airmen killed in the KC-135 crash in Iraq?
The airmen were Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Engst, and TSgt. Tyler Simmons. Their remains were returned to Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Ohio.
What honors were given to the fallen airmen?
Columbus City Council honored them. TSgt. Tyler Simmons received a posthumous promotion, with his funeral on April 10.
What are the details of Capt. Koval's burial?
Capt. Koval's burial is scheduled for Friday, including processions. A funeral procession for one of the fallen airmen was also documented in related coverage.
What is the status of the investigation into the crash?
The Department of Defense probe into the KC-135 crash is ongoing.
What recent Ohio National Guard activities and legislation are mentioned?
Ten Ohio Army National Guard public affairs members are deploying to Europe for NATO support, with a Friday ceremony in Columbus. Sen. Patton's bill aims to protect elected officials' seats during deployments.
Remains of Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Engst, TSgt. Tyler Simmons returned to Rickenbacker; Columbus City Council honors; Simmons funeral Apr10 (posthumous promotion); Koval burial Fri with processions; DoD probe ongoing. 180th Fighter Wing F-16 air defense drills southern OH Apr6-9; 10 Ohio Army NG public affairs deploy Europe NATO support, Fri ceremony Columbus; Sen. Patton bill protects elected seats during deployments.