Army Casualty Identified in Kuwait Attack

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, killed in action during drone strike

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:56am

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The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed the death of Army Reserve Soldier Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California, who was killed in action during an unmanned aircraft system attack on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. The incident is under investigation.

Why it matters

The loss of any U.S. service member is a tragic event, and this incident highlights the ongoing risks and dangers that military personnel face while deployed overseas in support of operations. The investigation into the attack will aim to provide more details and determine the circumstances surrounding CWO3 Marzan's death.

The details

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Des Moines, Iowa. He was previously listed as believed to be deceased, but has now been positively identified by the medical examiner following the March 1 drone attack in Kuwait.

  • CWO3 Marzan was killed in action on March 1, 2026.
  • The Department of Defense confirmed his identity on March 12, 2026.

The players

Robert M. Marzan

A 54-year-old Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the Army Reserve, assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa.

U.S. Department of Defense

The federal agency responsible for coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the United States Armed Forces.

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The takeaway

This tragic loss of life underscores the ongoing risks and sacrifices made by U.S. military personnel deployed overseas in support of operations. The investigation into the drone attack that killed CWO3 Marzan will aim to provide more details and determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident.