WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense has identified the final two American soldiers killed in the March 1 attack on a U.S. military installation in Kuwait.
Military officials confirmed the service members as Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California.
The two were among the U.S. personnel killed when an attack struck a U.S. military facility supporting operations in the region. The incident occurred as tensions tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran continue to escalate.
Defense officials say the attack happened at a tactical operations site used to coordinate military activity across the Middle East. Several U.S. service members were killed in the strike, marking one of the deadliest incidents involving American troops since the conflict intensified earlier this year.
With the release of O’Brien and Marzan’s identities, the Pentagon has now identified all of the U.S. soldiers who died in the March 1 attack.
Military leaders say both men served with distinction and dedication throughout their careers. Officials expressed condolences to their families and fellow service members as the investigation into the attack continues.
The Department of Defense has not released additional operational details but says the incident remains under review as military operations in the region continue.
