SSGT Remington Viney (115th Fighter Wing)
JANESVILLE, WI (WLUK) — A Kimberly woman has been identified as one of two people killed in a plane crash this week in southern Wisconsin.
The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the woman as 26-year-old Remington Viney. The other victim is identified as Tanner Byholm, 25, of Glidden.
Viney was a Staff Sergeant for the 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard.
In a post by the 115th Fighter Wing, they say Viney became a member of the Air National Guard in 2013 as a crew chief, then transitioned to a full time position in command and operations in 2018.
Sgt. Viney earned multiple awards which included the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Longevity Medal.
“Staff Sgt. Viney was a model American Airman loved by many and will be greatly missed.” said the 115th Fighter Wing.
For Sgt. Viney’s full obituary, click here.
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