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Army Confirms Death of Soldier in Jordan Air Base Attack Amid Iran Conflict

The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed the death of Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, who was reported missing after an Iranian missile and drone attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Rampersad, 28, was one of three soldiers killed in the incident on July 17, 2026.

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