Tragedy at Edwards Air Base | Des Moines News

Tragedy strikes as Air Force Major Brad Hovey, a proud Adel resident, loses his life in a B-52 crash at Edwards Air Base—just after takeoff, with all eight crew members perishing. A public visitation will be held at New Hope Church in Adel on Thursday, July 16th, followed by a funeral service for family and friends the next day. A private burial will then take place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. This devastating loss underscores the immense risks service members face daily, deeply impacting the Air Force community. As the town rallies around Major Hovey’s loved ones, hearts are heavy and support is strong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/13b0bc27a67eea86