Major Davis Returns Home to Goldsboro | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Major Alexander Davis, a 34-year-old Goldsboro native and recently promoted Air Force officer, was solemnly brought home from California after his tragic death in a B-52 crash during a routine test flight. Honored by the North Carolina Patriot Guard, his remains arrived in Raleigh, where he’ll be laid to rest with full military honors on July 24th. A beloved graduate of NC State and decorated veteran of multiple overseas deployments, Davis was remembered for his courage, selflessness, and unwavering impact on those around him. As investigators work to determine the crash’s cause — with…