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These are the 3 soldiers killed by Iran’s attack on a base in Jordan
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· Source: Task & Purpose — reporting by Patty Nieberg
· Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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The Pentagon has announced that Army Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, is “believed to have been killed” in a July 17 Iranian attack against Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan.
The Pentagon has announced that Army Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, is “believed to have been killed” in a July 17 Iranian attack against Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan.
“The service member is ‘believed to be’ until the Armed Forces Medical Examiner can confirm her identity,” a Pentagon official told Task & Purpose. “AFMES will complete positive identification of the Soldier through fingerprints, dental records, and/or DNA.”
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The deaths of Army Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, and 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan in the Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan will have a profound impact on their families and the military community. As the Department of Defense works to confirm the identities of the fallen soldiers, their loved ones will be eligible for various benefits, including survivor benefits and compensation. The incident also highlights the risks faced by US troops deployed in the Middle East and the importance of providing support to those affected by combat. The injured troops who were evacuated to hospitals in Jordan will likely require ongoing medical care, which will be provided by the military's healthcare system. For those struggling with the emotional toll of this incident, the Veterans Crisis Line is available at 988, then Press 1, or by texting 838255.
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