Capt. Ariana G. Savino

Combatant

Female Verified

DiedMarch 12, 2026

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 Captain Ariana G. Savino died on March 12, 2026 during a KC-135 mission connected to Operation Epic Fury.

Their Story

Captain Ariana G. Savino served as an officer in the United States Air Force assigned to an aerial refueling unit operating KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. On March 12, 2026 the aircraft was involved in an incident while operating over western Iraq. Authorities confirmed that an investigation was opened to determine the cause.

Sources & References

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Explore Further

Capt. Ariana G. Savino 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: The Schoolgirls of Minab ? 165 Victims, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Sgt. Declan Coady, Capt. Cody A. Khork.

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