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US airman's widow was allegedly denied benefits because Iran war is undeclared. Here's what we know

His wife said benefits for his family "are being dictated by semantics and public perception."

US airman's widow was allegedly denied benefits because Iran war is undeclared. Here's what we know

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His wife said benefits for his family "are being dictated by semantics and public perception."

Maj. John "Alex" Klinner died in a plane crash in Iraq. His wife said benefits for his family "are being dictated by semantics and public perception."

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His wife said benefits for his family "are being dictated by semantics and public perception." John "Alex" Klinner died in a plane crash in Iraq.

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John "Alex" Klinner died in a plane crash in Iraq.

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