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Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, of Queens, was third soldier killed in Iranian attack on U.S. base 30%
By Maureen Mullarkey32%
7/22/2026, 12:49:45 PM
Keywords: New York City, Nation
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An Army soldier from Queens has been identified as the third service member killed in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan on Friday.
Gov.
Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that Sgt.
Angel S.
Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, was killed on the attack, bringing the death toll to 18 U.S. service members killed since the war began.
"Today, New York mourns the loss of one of our own, Sgt.
Angel S.
Rampersad of Ozone Park, who is believed to have been killed in action while serving our nation on July 17," Hochul said in a statement early Wednesday.
"My heart is with her family, loved ones and the soldiers who stood beside her as they grieve this unimaginable loss."
On Monday, the Pentagon identified 1st Lt.
Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt.
Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, as the two other soldiers who were killed in Jordan in Friday’s attacks, The Associated Press reported.
The soldiers were killed by Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in the first troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war.
The Department of War announced on Tuesday that the incident is under investigation.
Rampersad was previously announced as missing.
Her status was updated to a Duty Status — Whereabouts Unknown and is believed to be deceased, the department website said.
Rampersad was assigned to 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command, Ansbach, Germany.
"Sgt.
Rampersad lived a life of courage and selflessness.
New York, and our nation, are safer because of brave Americans like her who answer the call to serve," Hochul continued in the statement.
"May we honor her memory, remember her sacrifice and keep all who loved her in our prayers."
The U.S.
Army website said Rampersad enlisted in the Army in March 2019.
Her awards include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon, according to the website.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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