# 119-sres-663: A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen who were killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.

119-sres-663, A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen who were killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-663
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen who were killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

This resolution would **honor the service and sacrifice** of six Ohio Air National Guard airmen who were killed when a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury. It expresses deepest condolences to their families, friends, and fellow service members and names Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons among those killed. The text recognizes the 121st Air Refueling Wing’s high readiness and its Distinguished Flying Unit award and highlights the critical, dangerous role tanker crews play when refueling aircraft mid-air. It affirms that the people of Ohio and the Nation will remember these airmen and remain grateful for their sacrifice.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-663 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/663)

## Related
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3903)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-663 (as of 2026-04-21).