Both crewmembers inside the jet were killed in the crash.
On Sunday, officials identified the members as Capt. Thomas J. Gramith, 27, of Eagan, Minn. and Capt. Mark R. McDowell, 26, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
The men were assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and loved ones...and to the Airmen and the Joint and Coalition team members who called them friends and will miss their fellow warriors," said Lt. Gen. Gary North, Commander U.S. Air Forces Central.
Authorities said a board of officers is investigating the accident.
Further details about the incident are also not being released at this time.
