Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iran Drone Strike Remembered for Their Service and Sacrifice

Just days before the fatal drone strike that would claim his life, 20-year-old Sgt. Declan Coady shared hopeful news with his father. It was the kind of conversation families cherish during deployments — a moment of pride and anticipation that would soon carry heartbreaking significance. The Pentagon has confirmed the identities of four of the six American service members killed in an Iranian drone attack on March 1 during a major military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury.

The fallen soldiers have been identified as:

Capt. Cody Khork, 35, of Florida

Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Nebraska

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, of Minnesota

Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of Iowa

All four served with the Army Reserve’s 103rd Sustainment Command, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. Their unit played a vital logistical role in supporting U.S. forces overseas, ensuring that troops had the food, equipment, and supplies required to carry out operations. Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, chief of the Army Reserve and commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, highlighted the profound impact of their loss.

“Their sacrifice, and the sacrifices of their families, will never be forgotten.”

Maj. Gen. Todd Erskine of the 79th Theater Sustainment Command echoed similar sentiments, describing the fallen soldiers as individuals who represented the nation’s highest ideals.

“Our nation is kept safe by folks like these – brave men and women who put it all on the line every single day.”
For many within the military community, the loss serves as a reminder of the risks service members face even when their roles focus on logistical support rather than front-line combat.