⚔️ War & Conflict Jun 17, 2026 · Jeff Schogol

Air Force identifies crew members killed in California B-52 crash

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Air Force identifies crew members killed in California B-52 crash
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Officials at Edwards Air Force Base, California, released the names of the eight crew members of a B-52 Stratofortress who were killed on Monday when the bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at the desert base.



The crew included five active-duty Air Force aviators and three civilians.



According to the Air Force, those killed were:




Col. Greg Watson, 53, weapon systems officer and employee of Boeing. Watson was an Air Force reservist, assigned to the 10th Air Force, and lived in Shrevepo

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