4 US service members killed in aircraft crash

The US Central Command is confirming the deaths of 4 service members killed in aircraft crash. CentCom says at approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.