Congressman Don Davis Honors Major Alexander Davis on House Floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring the life and service of Major Alexander "SMO" Davis, a Goldsboro native who made the ultimate sacrifice on June 15, 2026, when the B-52 Stratofortress he was aboard crashed at Edwards Air Force Base, claiming the lives of all eight crewmembers.

Major Davis, who grew up in Goldsboro, embodied a lifetime of service, leadership, and excellence. An Eagle Scout and graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School, he earned an Air Force ROTC scholarship to North Carolina State University, where he received a degree in aerospace engineering before commissioning into the United States Air Force.

Throughout his distinguished career, Major Davis deployed in support of combat operations, graduated from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, and most recently served with the 419th Flight Test Squadron supporting the modernization of the B-52 Stratofortress fleet. His military service earned him the Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal. Friends, family, and fellow Airmen remembered him as a dependable leader who lived the Air Force core values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

"Alex was a beloved Airman, an exceptional leader, and a true American hero. My heart and prayers are with his parents, Doug and Karen, and the entire Davis family. Alex lived a life of selfless service and made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. May we always honor his memory, cherish his legacy, and strive to live worthy of the freedoms he helped defend," said Congressman Don Davis.

Congressman Davis's floor remarks:

"Madam Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart to honor Air Force Major Alexander Davis of Goldsboro. On June 15, our nation mourned when a tragic B-52 mishap at Edwards Air Force Base claimed the lives of eight brave Airmen. Alex was among them, and his life was defined by selfless service.

From earning the rank of Eagle Scout to his time at NC State University and his distinguished military career, he faithfully answered every call to serve. Whether flying missions, modernizing our Air Force, or encouraging those around him, he was dependable.

He dreamed of one day becoming an astronaut, always reaching for the skies.

Eastern North Carolina will always be proud to call him one of our own.

To Doug, Karen, and his family, we grieve with you, we pray with you, and we will forever remember Major Alexander Davis-a beloved Airman, a leader, and a true American hero. I yield back."

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