The US Department of War has officially identified Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, as the third service member killed in the Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on July 17. Rampersad had been listed as missing in the aftermath of the strike before authorities confirmed her death.
Deployment and Role
According to Fox News, Rampersad was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52d Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, based in Ansbach, Germany. She served as a 25U Signal Operations Support Specialist, a role that placed her within a unit focused on air and missile defense.
Official Condolences
In a statement following the announcement, the Department of War expressed condolences. "We extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to her family and all those who are navigating this unimaginable loss," the department said.
Attack Details
The July 17 attack on the Jordanian base marked a significant escalation, with Iran holding responsibility for the strike that claimed the lives of at least three US military personnel. The attack involved a combination of Iranian ballistic missiles and drone strikes. Four additional service members who sustained injuries were evacuated to hospitals in Jordan and subsequently discharged.
Previous Fatalities
The identification of Rampersad brings the number of confirmed fatalities among American troops in the incident to three, following the earlier naming of two other service members. A previous report from Legit.ng noted that the US military confirmed on July 18 that two service members were killed and one remained missing after the direct Iranian attack, marking the first US troop deaths from Iranian fire since the early days of the conflict.
