Bill · S.Res. 663· Senate(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.
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S1674)
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Moreno
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution is intended to honor the service and sacrifice of Ohio Air National Guard airmen killed in a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq. The crash occurred on March 12, 2026, during a refueling mission for Operation Epic Fury. All six servicemembers aboard the aircraft lost their lives in the incident. The resolution specifically mentions Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons from the 121st Air Refueling Wing. Through this resolution, the Senate aims to express condolences to the families and recognize the critical role of the unit.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The resolution formally honors the service and ultimate sacrifice of the fallen Air National Guard airmen.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The resolution honors the service and sacrifice of the fallen airmen and their families.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+1
The resolution provides emotional recognition and condolences to the families of the fallen airmen.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honors the lives and sacrifice of the fallen airmen: The resolution serves to honor the lives, service, and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen from the 121st Air Refueling Wing (Resolution Section 1).
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Expresses condolences to those grieving: The Senate expresses its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and fellow servicemembers who are mourning the loss (Resolution Section 2).
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Recognizes critical military roles: The resolution recognizes the critical role played by the 121st Air Refueling Wing and all Air Force tanker crews performing mid-air refueling missions (Resolution Section 3).
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Ensures the airmen are remembered: The resolution affirms that the people of the United States will always remember these airmen and remain grateful for their sacrifice (Resolution Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 3/26/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S1674)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Jon HustedRepublican · Ohio