Senator Murray Statement on Passing of Capt. Ariana G. Savino, Following a KC-135 Plane Crash in Iraq

Washington, D.C. - Today,U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement expressing her condolences for Capt. Ariana G. Savino, who lost her life in the crash of a KC-135 in western Iraq on Thursday. The official identification of Air Force casualties was announced late this evening.

"I am heartbroken to learn about the passing of Capt. Ariana G. Savino from Washington state. I am deeply grateful for her courage and sacrifice in service to our country. Our servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep our country safe-remarkable women like Capt. Savino represent the absolute best of our state and country.

"I also want to express my sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of Capt. Savino and join them in mourning her loss. I, of course, also extend my condolences to the families and loved ones of the other five brave Air Force Airmen we lost in this tragic incident. As we mourn the passing of these heroes, we must remember our commitment to honor them not only with words but by supporting the families they leave behind. The families and friends of Capt. Savino are in my thoughts during this difficult time."

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