TSgt. Tyler Simmons

Also known as: KC-135 Stratotanker crew

Combatant

Male Verified

BornJanuary 1, 1990

DiedMarch 12, 2026

Age36 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 Technical Sergeant Tyler Simmons died on March 12, 2026 during a KC-135 mission supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Their Story

Technical Sergeant Tyler Simmons served as an enlisted aircrew member assigned to a KC-135 Stratotanker conducting aerial refueling operations. On March 12, 2026 the aircraft was involved in an incident over western Iraq during ongoing coalition operations. Simmons was among the six crew members killed. Military officials confirmed an investigation was launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the event.

Sources & References

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Explore Further

TSgt. Tyler Simmons 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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