American Soldiers Killed in Drone Strike in Jordan Named: “Patriots in the Highest Sense”.
The Pentagon released the names of the three U.S. Army soldiers who were killed on Sunday in an unmanned aerial drone strike in Jordan.
According to a press release from the Department of Defense, “a one-way unmanned aerial system (OWUAS) impacted their container housing units” resulted in the deaths of Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Willingboro, New Jersey; Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Georgia; and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, of Savannah, Georgia.
Lieutenant General Jody Daniels, commander of Army Reserve and commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Command, stated in a statement that “the loss of Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett has left an indelible impression on the United States Army Reserve.” “These Citizen-Soldiers passed away in Jordan on January 28, 2024, while serving their country.”
Soldier from Minnesota Died in Helicopter Crash Mom recalled, “He always knew he wanted to join the Army.” Daniels went on, “I share in the pain felt by their friends, family, and loved ones on behalf of the Army Reserve.” “We will never forget their dedication and service, and we’re devoted to helping the people left behind after this tragic event.”
There were “over 40″ injuries, Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh informed reporters during a press conference on Monday. Medical evacuation from Jordan to the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center was necessary for eight of the injured individuals. Five will likely return to their duties, while three will remain under care at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
Singh told reporters later that the incident was still being investigated and that the attack was carried out by a group supported by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. It bears Kata’ib Hezbollah’s footprints, but we’re not making a definitive judgment on that,” she stated, adding that the United States “will respond at a time and place of our choice.”
According to CBS News, the drone attack took place at the Tower 22 outpost, which is home to roughly 350 US Army and Air Force soldiers. The base is close to the Syrian border in northeastern Jordan, according to BBC News.
According to CNN, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed his “outrage and sorrow” about the three killings prior to meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
“Let me begin by expressing my indignation and sadness for the loss of three courageous American soldiers in Jordan as well as for the other soldiers who suffered injuries,” Austin stated. “The President and I will take all necessary steps to defend the US and our troops, and we will not accept attacks on US forces.”
In a statement on Sunday, President Joe Biden stated, “The three American service members we lost were patriots in the purest sense.” “And our country will never forget their ultimate sacrifice.”
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