The Department of War has identified six Air Force members killed Thursday after their KC-135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq.

Among those lost is 38-year-old Capt. Seth R. Koval. He’s from Mooresville, Indiana, and he spent nearly two decades serving in the Indiana and Ohio National Guards.

Captain Seth R. Koval of Mooresville died March 12th in the crash of a KC-135 aircraft in western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Indiana Congressman Jim Baird is expressing condolences following the death of Koval.

In a statement, Baird said his heart breaks for Koval’s family, adding the captain represented the very best of Indiana and served the nation with honor.

Baird also asked the public to keep Koval’s wife, Heather, and their loved ones in their prayers.

Koval was assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base