Capt. Seth R. Koval

Also known as: KC-135 Stratotanker crew

Combatant

Male Verified

BornJanuary 1, 1993

DiedMarch 12, 2026

Age32 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 Seth R. Koval died on March 12, 2026 during a KC-135 operational mission.

Their Story

Captain Seth R. Koval served as an officer in the United States Air Force assigned to a KC-135 aerial refueling crew. On March 12, 2026 the aircraft was involved in an in-flight incident while operating over western Iraq during coalition operations. Koval was among the personnel killed. Defense officials confirmed that the cause of the incident remains under investigation.

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Explore Further

Capt. Seth R. Koval 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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