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Apr 3, 2025 4:52 pm
Global Media Network
Final Two US Soldiers Killed in Kuwait
The Pentagon has released the names of the last two of six US soldiers who died in a drone strike in Kuwait. The attack occurred on Sunday, one day after the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran. The Department of Defense confirmed the soldiers’ identities on Wednesday.
The two soldiers were Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan, 54, from Sacramento, California, and Major Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, from Indianola, Iowa. O’Brien received multiple awards during his service, including the Army Achievement Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
The US Army Reserve said it will investigate the circumstances that led to the deaths of Marzan, O’Brien, and the other four soldiers: Captain Cody Khork, 35; Sergeant Nicole Amor, 39; Sergeant Declan Coady, 20; and Sergeant Noah Tietjens, 42.
According to the Pentagon, Marzan was present when the drone strike hit the command center in Kuwait and is believed to have died at the scene. A medical examiner will officially confirm his identification.
Former President Donald Trump expressed his condolences, saying in a video statement that the United States prays for the recovery of the wounded and honors the families of the fallen. He added that more casualties could occur but promised efforts to prevent further deaths.
Since Saturday, US and Israeli forces have carried out extensive strikes across Iran, including an attack on the compound of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reported killed during the operations. In retaliation, Iran has launched missile strikes targeting US military bases and Israeli sites in the region, including in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
The Iranian Red Crescent emergency service reported at least 787 deaths in Iran since the attacks began. In Israel, authorities confirmed at least 10 fatalities.
The US State Department announced on Tuesday that charter flights were arranged to evacuate Americans from the Middle East. More than 9,000 citizens have already been assisted in leaving countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, with 3,000 more requesting help to return home.
As the names of the first four soldiers were released, details about their lives highlighted their dedication to military service. Sergeant Nicole Amor was a mother of two children and was only days away from returning home to them. Her husband said she “was almost home” when the attack happened.
Sergeant Declan Coady, a cybersecurity student at Drake University in Des Moines, had been updating his family every hour or two during the military operations. When he stopped responding on Sunday, his family feared the worst.
Captain Cody Khork, described by his family as “the life of the party,” had aspired to join the military since childhood. His participation in the ROTC program at Florida Southern College shaped his career and reflected his deep sense of duty.
Sergeant Noah Tietjens came from a military family and had previously served alongside his father in Kuwait. Family members expressed heartbreak at the loss, emphasizing his bravery and commitment to service.
The Pentagon’s release of the final two soldiers’ names comes amid escalating military operations in the Middle East. The US continues to coordinate with allies while addressing the safety of American citizens in the region.
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