The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Mar. 24 introduced by Senator Todd Young and several colleagues to honor six American service members who died in the crash of a KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.
The resolution recognizes the sacrifice of Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons, Major Alex Klinner, Major Ariana G. Savino, and Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, who served with air refueling units based in Ohio and Alabama.
“We continue to mourn the loss of Hoosier Captain Seth Koval and the Airmen who perished while bravely answering the call to serve,” said Senator Todd Young. “We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice these American heroes made and continue to pray for their loved ones.”
Last week, Young joined President Donald Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Caine, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), and other senators at Dover Air Force Base for a dignified transfer ceremony for the fallen service members.
Young is a former intelligence officer in the U.S. Marine Corps who led recruitment efforts before earning an honorable discharge as captain after ten years according to his official website. He graduated with honors from the United States Naval Academy and holds advanced degrees including an MBA from the University of Chicago according to his official website.
Young supports Indiana constituents through responsive services and community ties according to his official website, operating offices in Indianapolis, New Albany, Fort Wayne, Valparaiso, and Washington according to his official website. He promotes conservative solutions for economic growth and national security based on his background according to his official website. Young serves on committees overseeing finance; commerce science and transportation; small business and entrepreneurship; as well as intelligence committees while advocating policies aimed at economic growth and national security improvements according to his official website.
