"It's kind of heartbreaking to say: He was just a really good dad and really loved his family a lot - like a lot. Alex was one of those guys that had this steady command about him. When Harrill last saw him in January, Klinner had shoveled Harrill's vehicle out of the snow during a family wedding."
"The aircraft was in 'friendly' airspace, supporting operations against Iran, when an unspecified incident involving another aircraft occurred, according to U.S. Central Command. The other plane landed safely, U.S. military officials said. The Ohio Air National Guard's 121st Air Refueling Wing said in a Facebook post that three of the dead were airmen who served in the Columbus-based unit."
Major Alex Klinner, 33, an eight-year Air Force veteran from Birmingham, Alabama, was killed in a refueling aircraft crash in Iraq less than a week after his January promotion. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during operations against Iran when an unspecified incident involving another aircraft occurred. Klinner leaves behind three small children: 7-month-old twins and a 2-year-old son. He had recently moved his family into a new home and was known as a devoted father and helpful person. Five other service members also died in the crash, including three airmen from Ohio's 121st Air Refueling Wing. Klinner was remembered for his steady command, dedication to family, and willingness to help others.
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