We mourn the six U.S. Airmen who gave their lives in service to our Nation. They answered the call without hesitation, took to the skies in defense of freedom, and stood the watch for all of us.
The Department of the Navy stands shoulder to shoulder with the @USAirForce and the entire Joint Force in grief and in gratitude. Their courage will not be forgotten. Their sacrifice will be honored in the strength and readiness we carry forward every day.
God bless our fallen. God bless their families.
God Bless the United States of America, and our joint force that defend her.
Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate, honor & remember all women - and want to make a special point to say thanks to all the incredible women who have served, are serving & will serve.
And to those in our #LegionFamily, thank you Legionnaires.
#WomensHistoryMonth
The remains of six U.S. troops killed in Kuwait during the early days of the Iran war were returned in a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on Saturday.
President Trump and members of his cabinet attended the solemn event honoring the fallen members of the 103rd Sustainment Command:
Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35
Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39
Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20
Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien, 45
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54
President Trump attended the dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware for the service members who were killed in Kuwait amid the war in Iran. ABC News' Selina Wang has the latest.
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Ashley Jackson, Jesse Jackson's youngest daughter, gives a beautiful eulogy to her father during his homegoing celebration today:
"Dad's theology was rooted in the belief that every human being carries inherent worth, and he fought for that truth in places that most people never saw."
Made me teary.
Today, we mourn the loss of six United States Servicemembers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation. These brave Americans answered the call without hesitation. They stood the watch on behalf of the American people and our way of life. The Department of the Navy stands shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters of the @USArmy and the entire Joint Force as we grieve this loss and honor their courage. We will never forget their service. We will honor their sacrifice not only in words, but in our continued commitment to readiness, strength, and the defense of this great Nation.
God bless our fallen. God bless their families.
God Bless the United States of America, and the @USNavy and @USMC team that defends her.
A message from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine:
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of six American heroes from the 103rd Sustainment Command U.S. Army Reserves out of Des Moines, Iowa: Major Jeffrey R. O’Brien, Captain Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, and Sergeant Declan J. Coady.
These quiet professionals represented the very best of our Nation and we are filled with deep gratitude for their selfless service, valor, and sacrifice. They stood the watch to carry our Nation's burden, and we are forever in their debt.
To their families, we grieve with you and pledge our unwavering support. We will never forget what they, and you, have given for our country.
VCSAF Gen. John Lamontagne during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing on joint readiness:
“The most important thing the Air Force does for the joint force and for the nation is to fly & fix aircraft so that we are ready to answer the nation’s call.”
Sending my deepest condolences to families and loved ones of the service members killed in action this weekend as they mourn these great losses.
Wishing a fast and full full recovery for those who have been wounded and safety for those who continue to be in harms way.
We support each of these service members as they put their lives on the line, and pray for success in their mission and their safe return.