US soldier believed to be killed in Jordan attack remembered as living ‘life of courage and selflessness’

The American soldier believed to have been killed in Jordan during an Iranian attack is being remembered as living a “life of courage and selflessness.” 

The Department of War announced that Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, is one of the three soldiers believed to have been “killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base” in Jordan. U.S. Central Command said over the weekend that the service members died as CENTCOM and partner forces “defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.” 

“Sgt. Rampersad lived a life of courage and selflessness. New York, and our nation, are safer because of brave Americans like her who answer the call to serve,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “May we honor her memory, remember her sacrifice and keep all who loved her in our prayers.” 

“My heart is with her family, loved ones and the soldiers who stood beside her as they grieve this unimaginable loss,” Hochul added. 

ARMY IDENTIFIES VICTIMS KILLED IN JORDAN AIR BASE ATTACK 

The Department of War said the incident leading to Rampersad’s death is under investigation and that she was previously identified as missing. The other two soldiers believed to have been killed in the attack were identified as 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas. They were in Jordan supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the international campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. 

“Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!” Trump wrote Monday on Truth Social. “This directive has been passed on to Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Daniel Caine, and every Leader in the Military.” 

PENTAGON IDENTIFIES ARMY SOLDIER KILLED IN ACTION DURING IRAQ OPERATION 

Rampersad was assigned to 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52d Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, Ansbach, Germany, and served as a 25U Signal Operations Support Specialist, according to the Department of War. 

“Today, we mourn the loss of Sgt. Angel Rampersad,” Brig. Gen. Glenn Henke, commanding general of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, said in a statement. “We extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to her family and all those who are navigating this unimaginable loss. The 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command is grieving, and we will continue to support one another as we process this tragedy.” 

The Department of War said Rampersad enlisted in the Army in March 2019 and earned awards including the “Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.” 

Fox News Digital’s Eric Mack contributed to this report.