FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA (NPA), March 4, 2026 — The U.S. Department of War, in coordination with the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, has confirmed the deaths of four Army Reserve soldiers during an unmanned aircraft system attack at the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, on March 1. The soldiers were supporting Operation Epic Fury and were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, based in Des Moines, Iowa. The incident remains under investigation.
In a statement issued March 3, Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, said: “The fallen heroes served fearlessly and selflessly in defence of our nation. Their sacrifice, and the sacrifices of their families, will never be forgotten.” He extended condolences to the families and pledged continued support for their units and loved ones.
The deceased soldiers have been identified as:
• Capt. Cody Khork, 35, of Lakeland, Florida
• Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
• Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska
• Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa
Maj. Gen. Todd Erskine, Commanding General of the 79th Theatre Sustainment Command, described them as “brave men and women who put it all on the line every single day. They represent the heart of America. We will remember their names, their service, and their sacrifice.”
Brig. Gen. Clint A. Barnes, Deputy Commanding General of the 1st Theatre Sustainment Command, added: “It is with deep sadness and unyielding grief that we acknowledge our soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. They were the ultimate ambassadors for freedom and represent the best of what our country stands for. May God grant their families peace and comfort. We will never forget them.”
