FORT BRAGG, N.C., and LINCOLN, Neb. – The Department of War announced the death of four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury. The soldiers were killed March 1, in Kuwait at the Port of Shuaiba, during an unmanned aircraft system attack. The Soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa.
In a statement, Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General U.S. Army Reserve Command said, “We honor our fallen Heroes, who served fearlessly and selflessly in defense of our nation. Their sacrifice, and the sacrifices of their families, will never be forgotten. On behalf of the Army Reserve, we express our heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones. We remain steadfast in our commitment to honoring the legacy of our fallen and supporting their teammates and families during this difficult time.”
The deceased are:
- Capt. Cody Khork, 35, of Lakeland, Florida
- Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
- Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska
- Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa
Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, was a resident of Bellevue, Nebraska, with family in Ord. Tietjens enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2006 as a 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. He had two deployments to Kuwait in 2009 and 2019.
Governor Jim Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff effective immediately and until sunset on the day of interment in honor and remembrance of Sergeant First Class Tietjens.
Gov. Pillen shared the following statement, upon learning of Sgt. Tietjens death yesterday: “Suzanne and I are deeply saddened to learn of Sgt. Tietjens death. We are holding the Tietjens family close in our hearts during this unbelievably difficult time and will keep them in our prayers.
Noah stepped up to serve and defend the American people from foreign enemies around the world – a sacrifice we must never forget. Please join us in praying for the Tietjens and for all members of the United States military who stand in harm’s way to protect our freedom.”
