The identified soldiers are Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California, and Major Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa.
Washington, Mar 4 (EFE).-
The US government on Wednesday released the identities of the two remaining soldiers of the six who died in an Iranian attack in Kuwait this week.
The identified soldiers are Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California, and Major Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa.
The Department of War stated in a statement that Marzan was present when a drone struck the command center in in Port Shuaiba, and is “believed to be the individual who perished at the scene,” but positive identification will be completed by a medical examiner.
Among the deaths announced on Tuesday were: Captain Cody Khork, 35, of Florida; Sergeant Noah Tietjens, 42, of Nebraska; Sergeant Nicole Amor, 39, of Minnesota, and Sergeant Declan Coady, 20, of Iowa, according to information shared by the US military.
The six soldiers were assigned to the Sustainment Command, a unit responsible for logistical support.
The military emphasized that by publishing their names, it seeks to recognize their service and pay tribute to fallen members of the armed forces.
The attack occurred on Sunday when a drone struck the facility after evading air defenses, according to US Central Command. EFE
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