Ohio airman killed in Iraq

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio airman was killed by an improvised explosive device that struck his vehicle as he was traveling in a convoy in Iraq, the Defense Department said Wednesday.
Air Force Master Sgt. Brad A. Clemmons, 37, of Chillicothe, died Monday. The convoy was en route to Taji.
He was assigned to the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
Chillicothe is about 45 miles south of Columbus.