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Maj. John "Alex" Klinner

Maj. | U.S. Air Force | March 12, 2026

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Their Story

Remembering John Klinner.

Maj. John A. "Alex" Klinner, of Auburn, Alabama, entered the Air Force in 2017 through the Air Force ROTC program at Auburn University. He deployed in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2026.

Alex was assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and served with the 99th Air Refueling Squadron at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was the squadron's chief of standardizations and evaluations. His awards include the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Aerial Achievement Medal, and the Air and Space Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster.

Alex was 33 when he and five fellow Airmen died on March 12, 2026, in the crash of a KC-135 in western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury. "Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Alex, Ariana and Ashley," his wing commander said, promising that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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Memorial bracelet design for Maj. John "Alex" Klinner
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A finished Steel Hearts Foundation bracelet. Yours is engraved for John Klinner.
  • Steel cuff, engraved and hand-finished in our own shop.
  • Engraved with the name, rank, service and date.
  • Regular fits a 7 inch wrist. Small fits a 6 inch wrist.

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