Photos of Trump at a ceremony for US service members killed in Middle East

March 18, 2026Updated: March 18, 2026
AP nullBy JULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON and CHRIS O'MEARA

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump paid his respects at a where the remains of six U.S. service members were returned to their families. The solemn ceremony, known as a dignified transfer, marked the second time the president has attended the ritual since the start of the war with Iran in late February.

The six crew members were killed when their KC-135 aircraft went down over friendly territory in western Iraq while supporting operations.

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