Tragedy at Edwards Air Base | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Tragedy strikes as Air Force Major Brad Hovey, a proud Adel resident, loses his life in a B-52 crash at Edwards Air Base—just after takeoff, with all eight crew members perishing. A public visitation will be held at New Hope Church in Adel on Thursday, July 16th, followed by a funeral service for family and friends the next day. A private burial will then take place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. This devastating loss underscores the immense risks service members face daily, deeply impacting the Air Force community. As the town rallies around Major Hovey’s loved ones, hearts are heavy and…