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News Release: 910th Airlift Wing statement on Hoerig case

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  • 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Since 2007, members of the 910th Airlift Wing, along with many residents of the Mahoning Valley, have been anxiously awaiting the extradition of the alleged murderer of U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Karl Hoerig from the country of Brazil.

After nearly 11 years, the tireless efforts of many of the 910th’s community partners including federal and state legislators, law enforcement, local and national media outlets as well as countless others have come to fruition as the individual charged with this crime has finally been returned to the United States and was arraigned in Trumbull County Court this morning.

The thoughts and prayers of the Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 910th Airlift Wing and our Youngstown Air Reserve Station family are with Maj. Hoerig’s family as they prepare for the upcoming trial to achieve justice for their loved one and our fallen comrade in arms.

Those who knew him know Maj. Hoerig would want our mission at the 910th to go on. The loss of our Wingman and friend has been an emotional and difficult experience. But, today, we stand together as professional, resilient Airmen performing our mission, believing justice for Karl and peace for his family is within reach at last.