Pentagon identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iran attack in Jordan

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Allen G. Breed, Dave Collins, Konstantin Toropin | The Associated Press and NBC, NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · July 22, 2026 · 5 min read

A third U.S. service member believed to have been killed in Friday’s attack on a base in Jordan has been identified as Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of New York, the Pentagon said in a statement. On Monday, the Pentagon identified 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isab...

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The identification of Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad as the third US service member believed to have been killed in the Iran attack in Jordan resonates deeply in the Los Angeles community, where many residents have family ties to the military or have served themselves. As the city mourns the loss of these service members, it also acknowledges the broader impact of the conflict on local families and communities. The war's human cost is felt across the Greater Los Angeles area, where residents from diverse backgrounds have loved ones serving overseas. The confirmation of Rampersad's status brings the total number of US service members killed to 18, a somber reminder of the ongoing conflict's toll on American families and communities, including those in Los Angeles. As the city's residents pay tribute to the fallen service members, they also recognize the sacrifices made by their families and the lasting effects on the community.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 5 min

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Pentagon identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iran attack in Jordan

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