Dignified Transfer Scheduled for Fallen Iowa, Nebraska Soldiers

The ceremony will take place on Saturday at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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According to Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn, a dignified transfer ceremony for six fallen soldiers, including a Nebraska soldier and two Iowa soldiers, will be held on Saturday at the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The soldiers were killed in an Iranian strike in Kuwait on Sunday and were part of the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Des Moines.

Why it matters

Dignified transfers are solemn ceremonies that honor the sacrifice of fallen service members. This event will provide closure for the families and communities of the deceased soldiers, who hailed from Iowa and Nebraska.

The details

The soldiers killed in the Iranian strike were Sgt. Declan J. Coady of West Des Moines, Capt. Cody A. Khork of Winter Haven, Florida, Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien of Waukee, Iowa, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan of Sacramento, California.

  • The soldiers were killed in an Iranian strike in Kuwait on Sunday.
  • The dignified transfer ceremony will be held on Saturday at the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.

The players

Zach Nunn

An Iowa state representative who will be attending the dignified transfer ceremony.

103rd Sustainment Command

The military unit based in Des Moines, Iowa, to which the fallen soldiers belonged.

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What they’re saying

“According to Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn, the dignified transfer for the fallen soldiers will be on Saturday.”

— Zach Nunn, Iowa State Representative (ketv.com)

What’s next

Rep. Nunn said he will be in attendance at the dignified transfer ceremony on Saturday.

The takeaway

This solemn ceremony will honor the sacrifice of the fallen Iowa and Nebraska soldiers, providing closure for their families and communities. The dignified transfer highlights the human toll of geopolitical conflicts and the importance of supporting military members and their loved ones.