TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) – An Auburn graduate and Trussville resident was one of six Air Force crew members killed when a refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq.
Trussville Mayor Ben Short said Major Alex Klinner had only recently moved to the area with his family.
“While his time here was short, the loss we feel is no less significant,” Short said. “He was a husband, a father to three young children, and a man who chose a life of service to his country. His commitment to protecting others and serving something greater than himself represents the very best of our nation.”
Klinner graduated from the University of Auburn in 2016 with a degree in mechanical engineering…