Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa participated in a dignified transfer of remains ceremony at Dover Air Force Base to honor members of the 103rd Sustainment Command who were killed in Kuwait. Among those honored were two soldiers from Iowa: Major Jeffrey R. O’Brien of Indianola and Sergeant Declan Coady of West Des Moines.
The event was attended by President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and all members of the Iowa congressional delegation.
Grassley stated, “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.”
