Service member from Mooresville killed in crash in Iraq MOORSEVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana man was one of the six soldiers that died in a military plane crash in Iraq. The DoW confirmed 38-year-old Capt. Seth R. Koval was one of the six Air Force Airmen that died on March 12 in the crash of a KC-135 in western Iraq. Koval’s wife, Heather, posted to Facebook Saturday evening, mourning the loss of her husband. “Our world was shattered two days ago. There is nothing that can prepare you to receive news that you’ve lost the love of your life. Our family will never be the same,” she said in the post. “As we figure out how to pick up the pieces and move forward, we are deeply grateful for the love and support we have received. That support, and the help of our Heavenly Father, will hold us together in these fragile moments as we face a reality without him.” She described him as an amazing husband, father, son, brother, friend, and Airmen. The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department reported that Koval served for 19 years and posted a video statement to YouTube, stating that their hearts are extremely heavy. “These Airmen were more than just the uniforms they wore. They were our teammates, friends, mentors who helped make the organization stronger everyday. Behind each of them is a family who supported their services.” The U.S. department of War confirmed the death of Koval and the five other soldiers on Saturday. 33-year-old Maj. John A. Klinner of Auburn, Ala. 31-year-old Capt. Ariana G. Savino of Covington, Wash. 34-year-old Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt of Bardstown, Ky. 30-year-old Capt. Curtis J. Angst of Wilmington, Ohio. 28-year-old Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons of  Columbus, Ohio. Klinner, Savino, and Pruitt were assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. Koval, Angst, and Simmons were assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. “Today we mourn the loss of three remarkable Airmen whose service and commitment embodied the very best of our Ohio National Guard. Their impact on their teammates and our mission will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and fellow service members, and our entire Guard family stands with them as we grieve together during this difficult time,” Maj. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff, Ohio adjutant general said in a statement. The Associated Press reported that the U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said the crash in western Iraq on Thursday followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace” and that the other plane landed safely. The DoW reported that the crash is under investigation. “Please help us honor Seth by respecting our wishes for privacy during this devastating time,” Koval’s wife said in her post. ...read more read less