7th U.S. Service Member Dies from Operation Epic Fury Injuries

The unidentified individual was seriously wounded in an attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia on March 1.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A seventh U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained during Operation Epic Fury. The service member, whose identity has not been released, passed away after being seriously wounded in an attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia on March 1. This is the seventh U.S. service member killed in action during the ongoing operation.

Why it matters

The deaths of these U.S. service members highlight the ongoing dangers and sacrifices faced by American troops involved in military operations in the Middle East. The attack that led to these casualties is part of the broader tensions and conflict between the U.S. and Iran in the region.

The details

According to CENTCOM, the service member died from wounds received during "the Iranian regime's initial attacks across the Middle East." The incident is under investigation by the Pentagon. The six other U.S. service members killed on March 1 in Kuwait were identified as Capt. Cody A. Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, Sgt. Declan J. Coady, Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan.

  • The service member died on March 9, 2026 from injuries sustained on March 1, 2026.
  • The six other U.S. service members were killed on March 1, 2026 in Kuwait.

The players

CENTCOM

The United States Central Command, the unified combatant command of the United States Armed Forces responsible for the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States at the time, who participated in the dignified transfer ceremony for the six U.S. service members killed on March 1.

JD Vance

The Vice President of the United States at the time, who also attended the dignified transfer ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime's initial attacks across the Middle East. The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 1.”

— CENTCOM (freedomsphoenix.com)

What’s next

The incident is under investigation by the Pentagon to determine the full details of the attack that led to the service member's death.

The takeaway

The tragic loss of this seventh U.S. service member underscores the ongoing dangers and sacrifices faced by American troops involved in military operations in the Middle East, as tensions and conflict continue between the U.S. and Iran in the region.