U.S. Representatives Introduce Zeus 95 Memorial Act to Honor Fallen Servicemembers at Arlington National Cemetery
Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), and Representatives Kim Schrier (D-WA 08), Joyce Beatty (D-OH 03), and Mike Carey (R-OH 15) have introduced the bicameral Zeus 95 Memorial Act. This legislation aims to establish a memorial at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) to honor the six servicemembers who died on March 12, 2026, in the crash of a KC-135 during an Operation Epic Fury mission. The fallen servicemembers include Maj. John A. Klinner, Capt. Ariana G. Savino, Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, Capt. Seth R. Koval, Capt. Curtis J. Angst, and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons. Representative Michael Baumgartner (R-WA 05) is also a cosponsor of the bill in the House. Current federal law typically requires a 25-year waiting period before a monument can be placed at ANC for events not involving interred remains, and this bill seeks to waive that requirement.
