The American soldier believed to have been killed in Jordan during an Iranian attack is being remembered as living a "life of courage and selflessness." The Department of War announced that Sgt.Angel Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, N.Y., is one of the three soldiers believed to have been "killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base" in Jordan.
U.S.Central Command said over the weekend that the service members died as CENTCOM and partner forces "defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks." "Sgt.
Rampersad lived a life of courage and selflessness.New York, and our nation, are safer because of brave Americans like her who answer the call to serve," New York Gov.
Kathy Hochul said in a statement."May we honor her memory, remember her sacrifice and keep all who loved her in our prayers." "My heart is with her family, loved ones and the soldiers who stood beside her as they grieve this unimaginable loss," Hochul added. ARMY IDENTIFIES VICTIMS KILLED IN JORDAN AIR BASE ATTACK The Department of War said "Sgt.
Angel Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, is believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan." (10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command)The Department of War said the incident leading to Rampersad’s death is under investigation and that she previously was identified as missing.The other two soldiers believed to have been killed in the attack were identified as 1st Lt.
Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt.Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas.
They were in Jordan supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the international campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. "Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!" Trump wrote Monday on Truth Social."This directive has been passed on to Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Daniel Cai...