Capt. Curtis J. Angst

Also known as: KC-135 Stratotanker crew

Combatant

Male Verified

BornJanuary 1, 1991

DiedMarch 12, 2026

Age34 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 Captain Curtis J. Angst died on March 12, 2026 during a KC-135 mission connected to Operation Epic Fury.

Their Story

Captain Curtis J. Angst served as a member of a KC-135 Stratotanker crew responsible for aerial refueling operations. On March 12, 2026 the aircraft was involved in an operational incident over western Iraq. Angst was among the crew members killed. Military authorities stated that the circumstances surrounding the loss remain under investigation.

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Explore Further

Capt. Curtis J. Angst 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, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor.

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