SrA Ian A. Burkhiser, 22, U.S. Air Force, born January 19, 2001, passed away in a car accident on June 25, 2023. Burkhiser was a Fuels Distribution Operator with 87th Logistic Readiness Squadron and deployed to the UAE and Kuwait. There, he helped train other units on cargo coordination and rapid refueling techniques. Burkhiser is remembered for his quick wit, great laugh, and devotion to his loved ones. In his honor, "The Burk Foundation" was created to provide families with the means to visit active service members. Fly high, Airman! Til Valhalla, Brother!