The Fallen

Enlisted in the National Guard 2009, commissioned as military police officer 2014. Deployed to Saudi Arabia (2018), Guantanamo Bay (2021), and Poland (2024). His friend Abbas Jaffer: "My best friend, best man, and forever brother." His family: "The life of the party, known for his infectious spirit, generous heart, and deep care for those who served alongside him."

Enlisted 2006. Two prior deployments to Kuwait — second one alongside his own father. Black belt in Philippine Combatives and Taekwondo, instructor of others. Leaves behind a 12-year-old son, wife, and parents. Army Staff Sgt. Jeff Coleman: "You could call him day or night. He made you feel important."

Enlisted 2005, transferred to Army Reserve 2006. Deployed to Kuwait and Iraq 2019. Mother of two children. Known for her constant smile and love of gardening. Her husband Joey had spoken with her the night before. She told him she had tripped during a long shift. That was the last time they spoke.

Enlisted 2023 as Army IT specialist. Studying information systems and cybersecurity at Drake University online while deployed. Had been recommended for promotion — received it posthumously. His father Andrew had been receiving hourly check-ins. When the calls stopped: "Your gut starts to get a feeling."

Computer engineering graduate of Iowa State University. Commissioned as Signal Corps officer 2012. Deployed to Kuwait 2019. Husband and father to three children. Nearly two decades of military service. His family: "We are in shock, grieving, and grappling with the reality that we have lost the most important man in our lives."

Believed to have died at the scene of the drone attack. Was the last of the six Kuwait KIA to be officially identified — confirmed by Pentagon on March 11, 2026. All six were of the 103rd Sustainment Command, deployed together to provide food, fuel, water, and ammunition to US forces across the Middle East.

Glendale — an unincorporated town of about 300 people in Hardin County. Enlisted 2017 as a unit supply specialist. Assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado. Eagle Scout. Ran track at Central Hardin High School. His former teacher: "The quintessential all-American." His father Tim received a call Saturday that his son was doing better. Then a call asking for prayers as conditions worsened. Then the final call. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear: "A hero who sacrificed everything serving our country." Flags flew at half-staff across Hardin County. VP Vance attended his dignified transfer at Dover AFB.

A New York City police officer since 2014 who also served in the Army National Guard. Died at Camp Buehring, Kuwait on March 6 in a "health-related incident during a medical emergency." Incident under investigation. Though not killed in action, he died in service to his country while deployed in support of Operation Epic Fury. He is honored here.