{"id":81277,"date":"2026-07-21T23:46:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T23:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/uncategorized\/2026\/07\/21\/pentagon-identifies-third-american-soldier-killed-in-iranian-attack-in-jordan\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:43:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:43:40","slug":"pentagon-identifies-third-american-soldier-killed-in-iranian-attack-in-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/news\/your-navy\/2026\/07\/21\/pentagon-identifies-third-american-soldier-killed-in-iranian-attack-in-jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon identifies third American soldier killed in Iranian attack in Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pentagon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.war.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/4551903\/dow-identifies-an-army-casualty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.war.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/4551903\/dow-identifies-an-army-casualty\/\">released<\/a> the \u201cbelieved to be death\u201d of a third active-duty soldier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2026\/07\/18\/2-us-troops-killed-1-missing-after-iranian-missile-drone-attack-in-jordan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">killed in action<\/a> late last week in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Defense Department on Tuesday identified Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, as the third soldier killed during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the wake of the assault, U.S. Central Command <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/middle-east\/2026\/07\/20\/pentagon-identifies-american-soliders-killed-in-iranian-attack-in-jordan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/middle-east\/2026\/07\/20\/pentagon-identifies-american-soliders-killed-in-iranian-attack-in-jordan\/\">confirmed the deaths<\/a> of U.S. Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, and 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, who died July 17 and July 18, respectively, according to a DoD <a href=\"https:\/\/www.war.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/4549661\/dow-identifies-army-casualties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CENTCOM originally noted that a third U.S. service member was missing, however, the command <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CENTCOM\/status\/2078920477779890312?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CENTCOM\/status\/2078920477779890312?s=20\">announced <\/a>on July 19 that, \u201cAfter a thorough search, U.S. military personnel found unidentified remains at the location earlier today. An examination process to verify the remains is ongoing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The missing third service member appears to be Rampersad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pentagon noted that the incident is under investigation, with the soldier status updated from \u201cmissing\u201d to \u201cbelieved to be deceased.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the release, Rampersad enlisted in the Army in 2019 and was assigned to 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air &amp; Missile Defense Command, Ansbach, Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cToday, we mourn the loss of Sgt. Angel Rampersad,\u201d Brig. Gen. Glenn Henke, commanding general of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/article\/294039\/dow_releases_identity_of_army_casualty_in_jordan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/article\/294039\/dow_releases_identity_of_army_casualty_in_jordan\">statement<\/a>. \u201cWe extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to her family and all those who are navigating this unimaginable loss. The 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command is grieving, and we will continue to support one another as we process this tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rampersad\u2019s awards include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest casualties bring the toll of American troops killed in the war with Iran to 18. More than 400 U.S. troops have been wounded in the campaign, which began Feb. 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i>J.D. Simkins and Christina Stassis contributed to this report.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sgt. Angel S. 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