Heroes' Homecoming: 6 US Airmen Return Home

0:00It's March 19th. Here's your Birmingham News in two minutes. The remains of six United States Air Force members killed in a plane crash in Western Iraq arrived back home on Wednesday. President Donald Trump joined Senators Tommy Tuberville from Auburn, and Katie Britt from Montgomery at the dignified Transpricerimony in Delaware. Three of those lost were from the 99th refueling squadron at the 117th air refueling wing in Birmingham, Alabama. They included Major Alex Klinner, a trust bill resident in Auburn graduate, along with 31-year-old Captain Ariana Savino from Washington, state and 34-year-old technical sergeant Ashley Pruitt, originally from Kentucky. These airmen left behind families who remember them as devoted husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers. Local leaders praised their commitment, calling them shiny examples of service and community spirit from Alabama. The other three victims came from an Ohio Air National Guard Base.

1:00There were 38-year-old Captain Sef Koval from Moore'sville, Indiana, 30-year-old Captain Curtis Enkst from Wilmington, Ohio, and 28-year-old technical sergeant Tyler Simmons from Columbus, Ohio. Meanwhile, a second aircraft involved in the mission made it back safely. The focus now remains on honoring these heroes and supporting their loved ones through this tough time. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.