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U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM - Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
TAMPA, Fla. – At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue.
The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.
The identities of the service members are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM - U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely.
This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.
Read more:
https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/4432850/loss-of-us-kc-135-over-iraq/
https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2032389087491985700
U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM - U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely.
This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.
Read more:
https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/4432850/loss-of-us-kc-135-over-iraq/
https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2032211125882745265
U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM - The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group continues to support Operation Epic Fury and project power from the sea.
https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2032175299811549449
U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM - Operation Epic Fury: March 12th Update
https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2032124369162379513
U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM - A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet over the middle east during Operation Epic Fury.
https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2032115048340988255
U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM - Statement on USS Gerald R. Ford from U.S. 5th Fleet:
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet @US5thFleet
On March 12, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) experienced a fire that originated in the ship’s main laundry spaces. The cause of the fire was not combat-related and is contained.
There is no damage to the ship’s propulsion plant, and the aircraft carrier remains fully operational.
https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2032102789527044556
U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM - Video: We are eliminating Iran’s ability to threaten American forces and regional partners through lethality and precision.
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https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2032043948282101806
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB - Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Godfrey Mullen, O.S.B., as Bishop of Belleville. Bishop-elect Mullen is a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, and current administrator of the Diocese of Belleville. The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on March 13, 2026, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. | Read the full release at:
https://www.usccb.org/news/2026/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-reverend-godfrey-mullen-osb-bishop-belleville
https://x.com/USCCB/status/2032414451995902233
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