U.S. Soldiers Killed in Kuwait: Photos and Names of Four Army Reserve Members Circulate Online
Social Media Posts Identify Four Army Reserve Members as Casualties — Pentagon Has Not Confirmed

Photos and claims about U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait are spreading rapidly online, identifying four Army Reserve members by name. However, as of this publication, the U.S. Department of Defense has not officially confirmed the reported deaths or released a formal statement verifying the incident.
The individuals named in the circulating posts are:
• Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida
• Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska
• Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
• Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa
Claims and Verification Status
Online posts claim the four Army Reserve soldiers were killed during a military operation in Kuwait. Some posts reference an operation name, but there has been no official confirmation from the Pentagon regarding such an operation or any related casualties.
In cases involving military fatalities, the Department of Defense typically releases names only after next-of-kin notifications and formal verification procedures are completed.
Awaiting Official Confirmation
As of now, major U.S. news agencies have not published confirmed reports matching these claims. Until an official Pentagon statement is issued, the information remains unverified.
Cedar News will continue monitoring developments and will update this story immediately if confirmation is provided by the Department of Defense.