This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of three Ohio Air National Guard airmen from the 121st Air Refueling Wing who were killed when their Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on March 12, 2026, during a refueling mission for Operation Epic Fury . Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons were among the six servicemembers lost in the incident, devastating their families, friends, and the people of Ohio. The Senate expresses its deepest condolences and recognizes the critical, dangerous role of the 121st Air Refueling Wing and all Air Force tanker crews in conducting mid-air refueling missions, which are vital for United States military operations. These airmen made the ultimate sacrifice while performing a technically demanding task to defend national interests, and the resolution affirms that their bravery and service will always be remembered and honored by a grateful nation.