Airman Charles Crumlett, 25, is killed while working on an F-22 Raptor fighter jet at Alaska base

An airman has been killed while working on an F-22 Raptor fighter jet at a military base in Alaska. 

Staff Sergeant Charles Crumlett died on Friday at around 12pm following a workplace accident at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

The 25-year-old, from Streamwood, Illinois, was employed as a weapons load crew chief and pronounced dead at the scene following the incident, the AirForce Times reported.

It's unclear how exactly he died or what he was doing at the time of the accident.  

'Today, the Dicemen mourn the loss of one of our own,' Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bayne said in a statement. 'Sgt. Crumlett’s drive and willingness to help his fellow maintainers is a loss for the entire maintenance community.'

Staff Sergeant Charles Crumlett has been killed while working on an F-22 Raptor fighter jet at a military base in Alaska 

The airman died on Friday at around 12pm following a workplace accident at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

The 25-year-old, from Streamwood, Illinois, worked as a weapons load crew chief and was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident, according to the AirForce Times. Pictured: File image of F-22 Raptor

Details surrounding Crumlett's death are currently unclear and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations is investigating the incident. 

Crumlett, who was assigned to the 90th Fighter Generation Squadron, worked on F-15 Strike Eagles and the A-10 Thunderbolt II before his death.

Lieutenant Colonel Bayne, 90th FGS commander, said: 'Though he was only with us a short time, Charlie will always be a Diceman. 

'We send our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and the entire maintenance community.' 

Colonel Christopher Tooman, 3rd Maintenance Group commander described Crumlett's death as a tragedy. 

'Charlie’s dedication and support to his fellow maintainers will be deeply missed,' he said. 

'We send our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and all the airmen whose lives Charlie touched.' 

Colonel Kevin Jamieson, 3rd Wing commander, added: 'Charlie had such a promising future in our Air Force.

'Though he was new to JBER, it was immediately clear that Charlie had a passion for his duty and for service. 

'Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and fellow airmen. He will be greatly missed.'

On November 29, 2016, Crumlett was enlisted to the military and later graduated as a weapons load crew member around two months later. 

He was first stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina before he moved on to Alaska on February 4.

His father Mike Crumlett said this is when he began working on Raptors. The serviceman was from a tight-knit family and had four other siblings. 

Crumlett, who was assigned to the 90th Fighter Generation Squadron, used to work on F-15 Strike Eagles and the A-10 Thunderbolt II before his death

Crumlett wrestled during high school and loved reading books including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

Crumlett hated doing his homework but still managed to finish top of his basic military training class, according to the AirForceTimes.

'He liked building things,' his father said. 'He liked fixing things.' 

He also wrestled during high school and loved reading books including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. 

Mike added that his son filled countless notebooks with stories of his own as he 'just always had a story in his head'.

'It’s a big loss. And it’s not just a big loss just because he’s my son, but there’s so much about him that I’d have loved to seen him be able to develop and be able to experience. 

'It’s again, kind of like reading the book and waiting for the next chapter to come out. He had a lot going on.'

Crumlett is survived by his father, mother Tami Crumlett, brothers Collin, Joseph, and Bob and a sister named Shannon.

A spokesman for the military base said operations were paused on the 3rd Wing following Crumlett's death. 

The 90th and 525th fighter generation and fighter squadrons stood down in his honor. 

'We are committed to making sure our airmen have time to grieve as well as ensure their safety when we do resume work later this week,' the spokesman said. 

DailyMail.com has contacted Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for comment.