The deaths of a female soldier and five other U.S. service members came a day after the United States (U.S.) and Israel launched their military campaign targeting Iran.Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor was killed when a drone struck a command center in Kuwait. The mother of two was only days away from returning home to her husband, Joey Amor, and their children. Instead, her family is now grieving her loss.
One of the First Casualties of a Rapidly Escalating Conflict
Nicole was among four U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran conflict on Sunday, March 1. The Pentagon released their names on Tuesday, March 3. She served in the Army Reserve in a logistics role, helping supply troops with food, equipment, and other essential items.
Speaking from their home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on March 3, Joey Amor said, “She was almost home. You don’t go to Kuwait thinking something’s going to happen, and for her to be one of the first – it hurts.”
After the U.S. and Israel carried out their military move against Iran, the country responded with attacks. Iran launched missiles and drones toward Israel and several Gulf Arab nations that host American forces. Kuwait was among the places targeted, and the strike there killed Nicole and the other service members.
Those who died also included Captain Cody Khork and Sergeant Declan Coady, who was promoted from specialist after his death. MajorJeffrey R. O’Brien and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan are also reportedly among those who perished in the attack.
All of the soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, a unit responsible for providing food, fuel, water, ammunition, and transportation equipment to support military operations.
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said, “These men and women all bravely volunteered to defend our country, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten.” President Donald Trump also commented on the losses, “Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That’s the way it is.”
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A Family’s Final Hours Before the Deadly Strike
Outside her military service, Nicole enjoyed spending time in her garden. She liked making salsa using peppers and tomatoes she grew there, often preparing it with her son, who is a high school senior. The 39-year-old also spent time rollerblading and riding bicycles with her fourth-grade daughter.
A week before the drone strike, Nicole had been moved away from the base to a building made from shipping containers that did not have defensive protection, Joey explained.
