By Gloria Ogbonna
President Donald Trump attended a solemn dignified transfer ceremony on Saturday to honor six American soldiers who were killed in a drone strike earlier in the month.
The ceremony served as a moment of national mourning and respect as the remains of the fallen service members were returned to the United States.
Today, we honor six American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Capt. Cody Khork
Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor
Sgt. Declan Coady
Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan
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The service took place at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, the military facility traditionally used for the dignified return of American troops who die overseas. The soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone strike that occurred on Sunday, March 1, while they were stationed in Kuwait.
President Trump and the First Lady honor the fallen at Dover Air Force Base 🙏
May God bless these brave heroes and their families 🇺🇸
Capt. Cody Khork
Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor
Sgt. Declan Coady
Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien
Chief Warrant Officer 3… pic.twitter.com/pJiBXLuRMO
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) March 7, 2026
Joining the president at the ceremony were several top U.S. leaders and officials. Among them were First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Second Lady Usha Vance.
Also present were Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, along with lawmakers, military officials, and governors representing the home states of the fallen troops, including Iowa, Nebraska, and Florida.
The six soldiers who lost their lives in the attack were:
- Maj. Jeffery R. O’Brien of Indianola, Iowa
- Capt. Cody A. Khork of Winter Haven, Florida
- Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan of Sacramento, California
- Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
- Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska
- Sgt. Declan J. Coady of West Des Moines, Iowa
Each of the service members was honored for their dedication and sacrifice while serving the United States overseas.
According to the White House press pool, President Trump arrived at the base aboard Air Force One at approximately 1:09 p.m. After landing, he traveled by motorcade to a private area where he met with the families of the fallen troops at around 1:25 p.m. The meeting gave the president an opportunity to personally offer condolences and support to the grieving relatives.
Later in the afternoon, at approximately 3:09 p.m., Trump and other officials walked onto the tarmac for the dignified transfer ceremony. During the solemn proceedings, the flag-draped transfer cases carrying the remains of the six soldiers were carefully removed from a military transport aircraft, a C-17 Globemaster III.
As each transfer case was carried off the aircraft by members of the military honor guard, President Trump stood in silence and saluted the fallen service members, paying tribute to their sacrifice. The ceremony concluded at approximately 3:41 p.m., marking a deeply emotional moment for the families, fellow service members, and the nation.
Speaking to reporters later aboard Air Force One during the flight back to Miami, the president reflected on the conversations he had with the families of the fallen troops.
“The parents were so proud of their boy, as they called him — ‘My boy,’” Trump said. “In one case, a young lady. Their parents are so proud.”
The dignified transfer ceremony is a long-standing military tradition meant to honor service members who lose their lives while serving the country. For the families gathered at Dover Air Force Base, the ceremony provided a moment of recognition for the bravery, service, and sacrifice of their loved ones.
Source: Breitbart
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