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U.S. Service Members Perish in Operation Epic Fury’s Deadly Wake

Clear Facts
- U.S. Central Command announced one service member died from wounds in Iranian attack on troops in Saudi Arabia on March 1.
- This marks the seventh service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury.
- A U.S. National Guard soldier died from a health-related incident in Kuwait on March 6.
- President Trump honored six fallen service members at Dover Air Force Base dignified transfer.
- The six killed in Kuwait strike: Capt. Cody A. Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, Sgt. Declan J. Coady, Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan.
- Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones at Israel, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia in response.
U.S. Central Command confirmed major combat operations continue against the Iranian regime.
Identity of the latest fallen warrior withheld pending next of kin notification.
“Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East.”
“The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 1.”
“A U.S. National Guard Soldier died in a health-related incident in Kuwait on March 6 during a medical emergency.”
“The exact cause of death is under review.”
These losses underscore the resolve needed to defend American interests and traditional values against aggressors.
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