Six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone strike at a tactical operations center in Kuwait's Port Shuaiba during the early stages of Operation Epic Fury. The Pentagon identified all six as members of the Army Reserve’s 103rd Sustainment Command, based out of Des Moines, Iowa.
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Six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone strike at a command center in Kuwait's Port Shuaiba during Operation Epic Fury. The Pentagon identified all six as members of the Army Reserve’s 103rd Sustainment Command, based out of Des Moines, Iowa.
- Six U.S. soldiers killed in Iranian drone strike during early stages of Operation Epic Fury
- Soldiers were providing logistical support at a command center in Kuwait's Port Shuaiba
- Pentagon identified all six as members of the Army Reserve’s 103rd Sustainment Command based out of Des Moines, Iowa
- Families share grief and memories of fallen soldiers
The attack occurred on Sunday, March 1st, just one day after U.S. and Israeli forces launched a massive military operation against Iran. The soldiers were providing logistical support when their command center was hit by an unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
Among the fallen are Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, and Sgt. Declan Coady, whose names were released on Tuesday by the Pentagon. Two additional soldiers killed in the attack have not yet been publicly identified.
The incident is under investigation, with conflicting reports about whether there were air defenses in place or if any warning was given before the strike. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the center as 'fortified,' but sources familiar with the situation told CBS News that it had no fortified roof and no alarm sounded to alert troops.
Families of the fallen soldiers have shared their grief, highlighting the dedication and service of their loved ones. Sgt. Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home to her husband and two children when she was killed in the attack. Her husband described her as 'almost home' before the tragic event.
President Donald Trump expressed condolences to the families, stating that combat operations will continue until all objectives are achieved. He warned of further casualties but vowed to avenge the fallen soldiers and deliver a punishing blow to Iran for its actions.
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