Chuck Grassley

03/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/07/2026 21:02

Grassley Honors Fallen Soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command

03.07.2026

Grassley Honors Fallen Soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command

Grassley Honors Fallen Soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) attended a solemn dignified transfer of remains at Dover Air Force Base today to honor the 103rd Sustainment Command service members killed in Kuwait. Two of the fallen soldiers were Iowans: Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien from Indianola and Sgt. Declan Coady from West Des Moines.

President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also attended, as well as Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and all members of the Iowa congressional delegation.

"The heroism of these brave service members will be remembered forever. Today's transfer of remains allowed the families of the deceased, the President of the United States, military leaders and Members of Congress from across the country to solemnly honor the service and sacrifice of Maj. O'Brien and Sgt. Coady alongside their fallen soldiers. The prayers of a grateful nation are with the family and friends of those we've lost from the 103rd Sustainment Command," Grassley said.

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