Pentagon Identifies Four US Army Reservists Killed in Iran War Drone Strike
The Pentagon has officially identified four of the six American soldiers who lost their lives in the ongoing Iran war, revealing that they were members of the Army Reserve from various states across the United States. These individuals served in critical logistics roles, ensuring that troops were adequately supplied with essential resources such as food, fuel, and equipment.
Details of the Fatal Incident
The soldiers died on Sunday when a drone struck a command center located in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. This tragic event occurred just one day after the United States and Israel initiated a military campaign against Iran. In response, Iran launched a series of missiles and drones targeting Israel and several Gulf Arab states that host US armed forces.
The deceased have been named as Capt. Cody Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa. Notably, Sgt. Coady was posthumously promoted from the rank of specialist. The Pentagon has not released the names of the other two soldiers killed in the attack.
Tributes and Personal Backgrounds
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, stating, "These men and women all bravely volunteered to defend our country, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten." All four were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, a unit responsible for providing vital support including food, fuel, water, ammunition, and transportation of equipment and supplies.
President Donald Trump commented on the casualties, saying, "Sadly, there will likely be more, before it ends. That's the way it is."
Further personal details have emerged about the soldiers:
- Sgt. Declan Coady was a student at Drake University and worked as an information technology specialist with the Army Reserve. His LinkedIn profile highlighted how his service taught him to interact with diverse people. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2020 and contributed to his community by making Adirondack chairs for an Iowa organisation aiding homeless children.
- Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens was married with a son, as shown in family photos online, including images of his son in a martial arts uniform.
- Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor is remembered through heartfelt social media posts from her husband, Joey Amor, who expressed his love for her, noting how she made his birthday special even while deployed overseas.
The Associated Press contributed to this report, with writer Rebecca Boone providing additional information from Boise, Idaho.
