Iowa Mourns National Guard Members Killed in Syria Attack
CBS NewsDecember 17, 20251 min1,335 views
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- 🇺🇸 President Trump participated in a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base to honor two members of the Iowa National Guard and an interpreter killed in Syria.
- 💔 Iowans are grieving the loss of Sergeant William "Nate" Howard (29, Marshalltown) and Sergeant Edgar Torres Tova (25, De Moines area).
Details of the Attack
- ⚔️ An ISIS gunman ambushed the soldiers during a mission involving US and Syrian forces.
- 🤕 Three additional Iowa Guardsmen were injured in the attack and are expected to recover.
Personal Tributes
- 🏡 Sergeant Nate Howard's wife, Ariana, shared how they had recently purchased a new home together.
- 🙏 Families and friends are remembering the dedication of these men to their country and families, asking for privacy during this difficult time.
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