Pentagon reveals identities of 4 of 6 service members killed in Iran war by drone strike in Kuwait
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the deaths of four U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers supporting Operation Epic Fury on March 1st.
— U.S. Army Reserve (@USArmyReserve) March 4, 2026
“We honor our fallen Heroes, who served fearlessly and selflessly in defense of our nation.” said Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, Chief of Army Reserve. pic.twitter.com/r4zBm3hfyt
WASHINGTON, DC: Four of the six US troops killed in a recent drone strike in Kuwait have now been publicly identified by the Pentagon. The announcement on Tuesday, March 3, marks the first US deaths linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
The fallen service members were Army Reserve personnel from different states. They served in logistics roles, ensuring frontline forces received food, equipment, and other essential supplies.
The troops were killed on Sunday, March 1, when a drone struck a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. The attack came one day after US and Israeli military operations against Iran began. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones toward Israel as well as several Gulf nations hosting US forces.
4 out of 6 service members killed in the Kuwait drone attack
The Department of Defense has confirmed the identities of four of the six American service members who lost their lives in the drone attack. Two additional names are being withheld until their families are notified.
Those killed were Captain Cody Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sergeant 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sergeant 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; and Sergeant Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa, who was posthumously promoted from specialist. No other names were released.
All four served with the 103rd Sustainment Command, an Army Reserve unit that supports deployed forces by supplying food, fuel, water, ammunition, transportation equipment, and other critical materials.
“These men and women all bravely volunteered to defend our country, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten,” Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said.
Speaking about the deceased, Nicole Amor was just days from returning home to her husband and two children at the time of the attack. “You don't go to Kuwait thinking something's going to happen, and for her to be one of the first—it hurts,” her husband, Joey Amor, said Tuesday, as per PBS.
Declan Coady was studying at Drake University and worked as an information technology specialist in the Army Reserve. Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts said he and his wife are very sad about Noah Tietjens’ death and are praying for his family. Social media shows he was married and had a small son.
Iran drone attack on Arifjan airbase in Kuwait
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Tuesday that it carried out drone and missile attacks against US forces in the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry said two drones hit the US Embassy, causing a limited fire and minor damage. Smoke was seen rising over Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter after the explosions.
The US Embassy issued a shelter-in-place advisory for Americans and temporarily closed the mission following the attack. The reported strikes occurred as US and Israel continue military operations against Iran.
