Air Force pilot from Iowa saved many lives, military says

The Department of Defense says a U.S. Air Force helicopter pilot from Iowa who died after a battle in Afghanistan is credited with saving many lives

Capt. David Wisniewski, formerly of Moville, died last Friday at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Md. He was flying an Air Force Black Hawk helicopter on June 9 when it crashed.

Wisniewski is the son of Iowa City Regina Activities Director Chet Wisniewski.

The Defense Department on Saturday said during his eight-year career, David Wisniewski had logged more than 1,500 flight hours, flown 289 combat hours and saved numerous lives, including several during his most recent deployment to Afghanistan.

Wisniewski was stationed at Nellis Air Force base in Nevada.

The department says a memorial service will be held at Nellis Air Force Base, with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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