Trump to Attend Dignified Transfer of 6 Fallen Service Members Killed in Kuwait Amid Iran War

The troops were killed in the opening hours of the conflict last weekend during an Iranian drone attack.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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President Donald Trump is set to attend the dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Saturday for the service members who were killed in Kuwait amid the war in Iran. The transfer will mark the return home of the first American soldiers killed in the war with Iran.

Why it matters

The deaths of these six service members represent the first American casualties in the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has escalated in recent months. Trump's attendance at the dignified transfer ceremony underscores the gravity of the situation and the administration's efforts to honor the fallen.

The details

The troops were killed in an Iranian drone attack at Shuaiba port in Kuwait, a commercial harbor that doubles as a logistics hub for the U.S. military. An additional 18 service members were wounded in the strike. The Pentagon identified the fallen troops as Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, Sgt. Declan J. Coady, Capt. Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien, and Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens. They were all assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, an Army Reserve unit based in Des Moines, Iowa.

  • The troops were killed in the opening hours of the conflict last weekend.
  • The dignified transfer ceremony is scheduled for Saturday.

The players

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who will be attending the dignified transfer ceremony.

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor

One of the six service members killed in the Iranian drone attack in Kuwait.

Sgt. Declan J. Coady

One of the six service members killed in the Iranian drone attack in Kuwait.

Capt. Cody A. Khork

One of the six service members killed in the Iranian drone attack in Kuwait.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan

One of the six service members killed in the Iranian drone attack in Kuwait.

Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien

One of the six service members killed in the Iranian drone attack in Kuwait.

Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens

One of the six service members killed in the Iranian drone attack in Kuwait.

103rd Sustainment Command

The Army Reserve unit based in Des Moines, Iowa to which the fallen service members were assigned.

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What they’re saying

“These heroes represent the very best among us. They laid down their lives in defense of our country, and we will never forget their legacy or their sacrifice.”

— Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary (wondradio.com)

“Cody was truly the life of the party, known for his infectious spirit, generous heart, and deep care for those who served alongside him and for everyone blessed to know him.”

— Family of Capt. Cody A. Khork (wondradio.com)

“Declan was a rock in all of our lives. He was the most amazing brother and son my family could have asked for.”

— Family of Sgt. Declan J. Coady (wondradio.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The deaths of these six service members represent the first American casualties in the ongoing conflict with Iran, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the administration's efforts to honor the fallen.