Tragic Update: 7th U.S. Service Member Succumbs to Injuries from Operation Epic Fury
A seventh U.S service member has died during Operation Epic Fury. The unidentified individual died from his wounds following an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
CENTCOM noted, “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.”
“This is the seventh service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury. Major combat operations continue. The identity of the fallen warrior will be withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification,” CENTCOM added.
CENTCOM Update
TAMPA, Fla. – 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…
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 8, 2026
The Gateway Pundit reported on the 4 deaths of Army Reserve Soldiers serving in Kuwait.
The heroes died on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, during an unmanned aircraft system attack.
“All Soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa. The incident is under investigation,” the Pentagon said at the time.
The Department of War identified them as:
- Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida
- Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska
- Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
- Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, lowa
On Wednesday, the Department of War also announced the identities of two additional casualties.
- Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien, 45, of Indianola/Waukee, Iowa
- Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California
On Saturday, President Donald Trump participated in the dignified transfer of the six U.S. service members killed in the Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
The President was joined by First Lady Melania, Vice President JD Vance, and family members of the fallen and officials. Saturday morning, the President attended a meeting of the Americas at Doral in Miami, but left the event early to travel to Dover.
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