The KC-135 was reportedly lost after an incident involving another aircraft in friendly airspace over western Iraq; the second aircraft landed safely. A KC-135 was lost during Operation Epic Fury, U.S.

"The incident was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire," the release said, adding that rescue efforts are ongoing.

Three of the six service members killed were part of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron, which functions administratively under the 6th Air Refueling Wing.

The family of U.S. Air Force Capt. Ariana Savino is remembering the Washington pilot as a passionate aviator and role model.

Alliant Techsystems is to delever a second Combat Caravan to Lebanon next year following an order from the US Air Force. The American company recently delivered a third AC-208B to the Iraq Training and Advisory Mission in Kirkuk. The Combat Caravan ...