US EditionKentucky Sergeant Dies From Injuries in Operation Epic Fury, Army Officials Say
Sgt. Pennington was the seventh U.S. soldier killed in the Iran conflict while supporting missile warning and satellite communications in Operation Epic Fury.
- On Monday, the Department of War identified Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, who died from injuries sustained on March 1 at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
- Pentagon sources added that the Department of War said the soldier died while supporting Operation Epic Fury and was the seventh killed, with the incident under investigation.
- Records show Pennington enlisted in 2017 as a 92Y, unit supply specialist, was promotable, and will be posthumously promoted to staff sergeant, with multiple Army Commendation Medals.
- The Department of War said the incident is under investigation, and U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command officials issued statements mourning his loss and offering condolences to his family and unit.
- Military leaders described Pennington as a dedicated noncommissioned officer who "gave the ultimate sacrifice," while Rep. Jeff Crank and brigade leadership pledged support to his family and soldiers.
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The Department of Defense announced that Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky has died following a missile attack in Saudi Arabia. According to the department, Pennington serves in the 1st Space Battalion of the 1st Space Brigade at Fort Carson, Colorado. The attack reportedly happened on March 1 at the Prince Sultan Air Base, but Pennington died from his injuries on Sunday. Lt. General Sean Gainey of the Army Space and Missil…
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