(Photo by Guy Aoki)We first learned that Alan had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2006.

353rd Special Operations Wing at Yokota Air Base.Japan that killed eight airmen.

“We will continue to maintain a high level of operational standardization for all of our pilots and all of our crew.”Singh added that the department is grateful to the Japanese government for their assistance in the search and recovery efforts.was a direct support operator.

He was assigned to the 43rd Intelligence Squadron.Pat Ryder said all families of those airmen have now been notified.

out of an abundance of caution.

was a residency trained flight surgeon and medical operations flight commander.such as at night or during heavy rain.

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