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Bodies of Iowa National Guard Fallen Soldiers Return Home From Syria

Two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in a Syrian ambush were posthumously promoted and honored with ceremonies including a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base.

  • The bodies of two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria, Staff Sgts. Nate Howard and Edgar Torres-Tovar, returned to Iowa on Wednesday.
  • An honorable transfer ceremony was held at the Des Moines International Airport, attended by Gov. Kim Reynolds and other officials.
  • The soldiers were posthumously promoted to staff sergeant in recognition of their service and sacrifice.
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Funerals announced for Iowa soldiers killed in Syria

DES MOINES – The Iowa National Guard announces the funeral arrangements for the two fallen soldiers who were killed in action on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Syria.

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Bodies of National Guard soldiers killed in Syria return home

The bodies of two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in an ambush in Syria arrived at the Iowa National Guard base in Des Moines, with funeral services for both scheduled for this weekend.

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Bodies of slain Iowa National Guard soldiers return to Iowa

The two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers killed in Syria have returned to Iowa.

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National Guard members killed in Syria return home to families on Christmas Eve

Mirroring the solemn transfer ritual at Dover, white-gloved Iowa National Guard members carried the caskets

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Bodies of Iowa National Guard fallen soldiers return home from Syria

Iowa’s fallen heroes returned home on Christmas Eve.

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KBUR broke the news in on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
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