AF leaders express condolences after attack

WASHINGTON  — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz released the following statements following the killing and wounding of Airmen Wednesday at the Frankfurt International Airport, Germany. The Airmen were en route to support overseas contingency operations.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those impacted by this senseless act of violence,” Secretary Donley said. “The Airmen killed and wounded today in Frankfurt, Germany, exemplify the dedication and service of Airmen serving around the world in many locations. We are committed to providing the support and services necessary to the Airmen and families affected by this tragedy and remain firm in our resolve to carry on our Air Force mission.”

“Our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences go out to the family, friends and teammates of those Airmen killed and wounded in the shooting incident (Wednesday) at Frankfurt International Airport,” General Schwartz said. “This loss is felt across our entire service, and our Air Force family yearns for a quick and full recovery of those wounded and those family members in pain.”

The names of the deceased are being withheld until 24 hours after notification of next of kin.

(Courtesy of Air Force News Service)