Airmen Identified in Iraq Crash: Klinner & Simmons

0:00On this March 14th, here's what's shaping the world. Two airmen from a U.S. refueling plane that crashed in Western Iraq have been identified as Alex Cleaner and Tyler Simmons. The 33-year-old Cleaner, from Birmingham, Alabama, died along with five other crew members on March 12th. He was an eight-year Air Force veteran deployed just days earlier. Cleaner had recently moved his family into a new home and left behind seven-month-old twins and a two-year-old son. His brother-in-law described him as a devoted dad who loved his family deeply. Tyler Simmons hail from Columbus, Ohio. His family remembered his bright smile that could light up any room and they expressed deep grief over the loss. An Iranian proxy group claimed it shot down the plane, but U.S. Central Command says it was not hostile fire or friendly fire. The incident happened in friendly airspace during a mission, involving another aircraft that landed safely. The Ohio Air National Guard confirmed three victims from their 121st air refueling wing.

1:01Officials continue to mourn their service while the Pentagon has not yet named all six. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor linked in the description. Do not just fall asleep. Drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.