Pentagon Releases Names and Photos of 4 US Service Members Killed in Action in Operation Epic Fury
The Pentagon on Tuesday released the names of four of the six U.S. service members killed in action during Operation Epic Fury.
The service members were killed on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, when their location came under attack from an unmanned aircraft system.
“All Soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa. The incident is under investigation,” the Pentagon said.
The Department of War identified the fallen service members as:
Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida
Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa
Photos of the service members were also released.
🚨Photos released of the 4 U.S. soldiers killed in action during Operation Epic Fury:
-Capt. Cody A. Khork
-Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens
-Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor
-Sgt. Declan J. Coady pic.twitter.com/DNW0p4XXwB— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) March 3, 2026
“We honor our fallen heroes, who served fearlessly and selflessly in defense of our nation,” said Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General of U.S. Army Reserve Command. “Their sacrifice, and the sacrifices of their families, will never be forgotten.”
Harter added that the Army Reserve is offering support to the families and fellow soldiers affected by the loss.
“On behalf of the Army Reserve, we express our heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones,” he said. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to honoring the legacy of our fallen and supporting their teammates and families during this difficult time.”
Capt. Cody A. Khork
Capt. Cody Khork of Lakeland, Florida, enlisted in the National Guard in 2009 as a Multiple Launch Rocket System/Fire Direction Specialist. In 2014, he commissioned as a Military Police Officer in the Army Reserve.
Khork deployed to Saudi Arabia in 2018, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in 2021, and Poland in 2024.
His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Superior Unit Award, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 10-Year Device and “M” Device, and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, enlisted in the National Guard in 2005 as an Automated Logistics Specialist and transferred to the Army Reserve in 2006.
She deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in 2019.
Her awards include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device.
Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens
Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska, enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2006 as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic.
He completed two deployments to Kuwait in 2009 and 2019.
His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device.
Sgt. Declan J. Coady
Sgt. Declan Coady, a resident of Des Moines, Iowa, enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2023 as an Army Information Technology Specialist. He was posthumously promoted from the rank of specialist.
His awards include the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon.
U.S. Central Command said Monday that six U.S. service members in total were killed in action during Operation Epic Fury. The names of the remaining two service members have not yet been released.
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