U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iran War Identified

Four Army Reserve members, including a Minnesota mom and an Iowa college student, died in the conflict.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Since the war in Iran started on Saturday, six American service members have been killed, according to U.S. military officials. Four of the fallen service members, all members of the U.S. Army Reserve, have been identified as Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, and Sgt. Declan Coady.

Why it matters

The deaths of these service members, who came from Minnesota, Nebraska, Florida, and Iowa, highlight the human toll of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Their stories illustrate the sacrifices made by those who volunteer to defend the country, and the impact their loss has on local communities.

The details

Capt. Khork was a military police officer in the Army Reserve from Florida, while Sgt. Amor was an automated logistics specialist from Minnesota. Sgt. Tietjens was a wheeled vehicle mechanic from Nebraska, and Sgt. Coady was an IT specialist from Iowa who was a sophomore at Drake University. All four were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command and had previous deployments to the Middle East.

  • The war in Iran started on Saturday, March 2, 2026.
  • The four service members were killed in the early days of the conflict.

The players

Capt. Cody A. Khork

A 35-year-old military police officer in the Army Reserve from Winter Haven, Florida, who had previous deployments to Saudi Arabia, Guantanamo Bay, and Poland.

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor

A 39-year-old automated logistics specialist in the Army Reserve from Minnesota, who was days away from returning home to her husband and two children after a deployment to Kuwait and Iraq in 2019.

Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens

A 42-year-old wheeled vehicle mechanic in the Army Reserve from Bellevue, Nebraska, who had two previous deployments to Kuwait in 2009 and 2019.

Sgt. Declan J. Coady

A 20-year-old IT specialist in the Army Reserve from West Des Moines, Iowa, who was a sophomore studying cybersecurity at Drake University and on his first deployment.

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What they’re saying

“She was almost home. You don't go to Kuwait thinking something's going to happen, and for her to be one of the first – it hurts.”

— Joey Amor, Husband of Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor (CBS News Minnesota)

“Noah stepped up to serve and defend the American people from foreign enemies around the world — a sacrifice we must never forget.”

— Jim Pillen, Governor of Nebraska (Nebraska Public Media)

What’s next

The U.S. military is continuing operations in Iran, and more casualties are expected as the conflict continues. Families and communities are grieving the loss of these brave service members.

The takeaway

The deaths of these four Army Reserve members from across the country underscore the human toll of war and the sacrifices made by those who serve. Their stories highlight the impact on local communities when tragedy strikes, and the importance of honoring the memory of those who give their lives in defense of the nation.