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• Iowa Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Air Force Major Brad Hovey

  9 Jul 2026 4:13 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags to half-staff from July 10-17, 2026, honoring U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey, an Iowa native killed during a B-52 flight test mission. The state mourns his loss and supports his family.

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• Iowa Native Maj. Brad Hovey Killed in B-52 Crash

  17 Jun 2026 4:33 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa native U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey died in a B-52 test flight crash near Edwards Air Force Base, California, on June 15, 2026. Governor Kim Reynolds expressed profound condolences for the pilot's sacrifice.

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• Media Monitor: B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

  15 Jun 2026 6:26 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY is reporting a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base on June 15, with 8 suspected dead.

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• Media Monitor: B-52 Bomber Crashes in California

  15 Jun 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

  The Washington Post reports a B-52 bomber crashed in California after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, with no immediate details on personnel aboard the aircraft.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force Base

  15 Jun 2026 3:33 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base on June 15, according to military officials.

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