Maj. Alex Klinner

Also known as: KC-135 Stratotanker crew

Combatant

Male Verified

BornJanuary 1, 1992

DiedMarch 12, 2026

Age33 years old

Location of DeathWestern Iraq

Cause of DeathKilled during a military aircraft incident involving a KC-135 Stratotanker while supporting regional operations. Circumstances remain under investigation.

Conflict US - Israel War on Iran (2026)

U.S. Air Force Major Alex Klinner died on March 12, 2026 during a KC-135 operational mission connected to Operation Epic Fury.

Their Story

Major Alex Klinner served in the United States Air Force as part of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew conducting aerial refueling missions supporting coalition operations. On March 12, 2026 the aircraft was involved in an in-flight incident over western Iraq. Klinner was among six crew members killed. Military authorities confirmed that a formal investigation was opened to determine the cause of the incident.

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Explore Further

Maj. Alex Klinner was killed during US - Israel War on Iran (2026) (from February 2026 to November -0001). The conflict concluded in November -0001. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Mohsen Mazloum, Pejman Fatehi, Vafa Azarbar, Hajir Faramarzi.

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