The two remaining soldiers of the six killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait on Sunday were identified by the Pentagon.
Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa, was confirmed dead from the direct hit by an Iranian kamikaze drone while operating out of a triple-wide trailer in Port Shuaiba, according to a Wednesday press release from the War Department.
Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, Calif., is also “believed to be deceased.” A medical examiner will certify the identification, according to a separate release from the Pentagon.
immeasurable, and California stands in solidarity with them, united in grief and gratitude. Chief Warrant Officer Three Marzan’s steadfast commitment exemplifies the highest ideals of our state and our country,” the governor’s office wrote.
In total, six US service members with the Army Reserve’s 103rd Sustainment Command were all killed in the Sunday Iranian drone attack.7
Capt. Cody Khork, 35, of Florida.; Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Nebraska.; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, of Minnesota; and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, Iowa, also died in the attack, as announced by the Pentagon on Tuesday.
The highly-decorated soldiers had a wealth of experience between them. Some, like Amor, served for nearly two decades. The youngest in their battalion, Coady, enlisted in 2023.
To the families and teammates of these Cactus Nation Soldiers: you have my deepest sympathy and my respect,” Maj. Gen. Todd Erskine, the commanding general of the 79th Theater Sustainment Command, said in a statement. “Our nation is kept safe by folks like these — brave men and women who put it all on the line every single day.
“They represent the heart of America. We will remember their names, their service, and their sacrifice.”
War Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that the tactical operations center where the six soldiers were based “was fortified.” Military officials later told CBS News that the structure had no strong protection from the devastating overhead attack.
However, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell denied CBS’s reporting, claiming it was “not true.”
CNN also reported that before the deadly drone strike in Kuwait, no siren or warning went off alerting troops to take cover.
