From Fox News: A seventh U.S. soldier who died from injuries sustained while he was supporting Operation Epic Fury in Saudi Arabia last week has been identified, the Department of War announced.
Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky., died of his wounds on Sunday after he was injured during “an enemy attack” on March 1 at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, the department said.
He was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, Colo.
The department said the incident is under investigation.
Six other U.S. soldiers were killed in Kuwait during a drone attack on March 1.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) wrote, “Today, Kelley and I are mourning the loss of Benjamin Pennington, a courageous young soldier from Kentucky. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”
Today, Kelley and I are mourning the loss of Benjamin Pennington, a courageous young soldier from Kentucky. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. https://t.co/SCQyk61iZs
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) March 9, 2026
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