Video above: Weekend forecastAn Auburn University graduate was killed Thursday in a U.S. Air Force mission over Iraq.The university posted a statement on social media mourning the loss of Maj. John “Alex” Klinner who was among the six crew members on the downed plane. “His commitment to serving our nation reflects the courage, character and sense of duty demonstrated by those who choose a life of service.”Klinner received his degree in mechanical engineering in 2016, according to the university.The school extended its condolences to Klinner’s family and to those who knew him.The U.S. military has said the plane was not shot down but that the KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in an incident involving another plane in”in friendly airspace.” The military has not yet confirmed the names of the crew members who were killed in this incident, or where they were stationed.Klinner’s wife posted on social media about the man she called her best friend,”… my heart is broken for our three kids who will grow up not knowing him.” She went on to thank all those who have offered support.A family member has set up a GoFundMe page for donations to the family.>> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook | YouTube | Tik Tok | Instagram
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An Auburn University graduate was killed Thursday in a U.S. Air Force mission over Iraq.
The university posted a statement on social media mourning the loss of Maj. John “Alex” Klinner who was among the six crew members on the downed plane. “His commitment to serving our nation reflects the courage, character and sense of duty demonstrated by those who choose a life of service.”
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Klinner received his degree in mechanical engineering in 2016, according to the university.
The school extended its condolences to Klinner’s family and to those who knew him.
The U.S. military has said the plane was not shot down but that the KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in an incident involving another plane in”in friendly airspace.”
The military has not yet confirmed the names of the crew members who were killed in this incident, or where they were stationed.
Klinner’s wife posted on social media about the man she called her best friend,”… my heart is broken for our three kids who will grow up not knowing him.” She went on to thank all those who have offered support.
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A family member has set up a GoFundMe page for donations to the family.
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