Families remember U.S. reservists killed in Kuwait, members of an Iowa logistics unit

"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. Amor was one of four U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war on Sunday and identified Tuesday by the Pentagon; two soldiers haven't yet been publicly identified."

"These men and women all bravely volunteered to defend our country, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten. All were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, which provides food, fuel, water and ammunition, transport equipment and supplies."

"One of the youngest in his class Coady had just told his father last week that he had been recommended for a promotion from specialist to sergeant, a rank he received posthumously. He was one of the youngest people in his class but seemed to impress his instructors."

Six U.S. service members died in a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait, with four identified by the Pentagon on Tuesday. The casualties included Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, and Sgt. Declan Coady, all assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command providing logistics support. The strike occurred one day after U.S. and Israel launched military operations against Iran, which responded with missile and drone attacks. Coady, age 20 from West Des Moines, was posthumously promoted from specialist to sergeant. Army leadership emphasized the volunteers' sacrifice and commitment to defending the country.

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