Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad
Pentagon identifies US soldier 'believed' killed in Jordan
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- US Department of War announced the presumed death of Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad following an attack in Jordan.
- Rampersad was believed killed during the July 17 strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base.
- US Central Command had initially listed him as missing before updating his status.
- The soldier was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment based in Ansbach, Germany.
The Department of War has officially announced the believed death of an active-duty US Army soldier deployed in support of overseas operations in Jordan.
Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, is believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remains under active investigation.
Status updated following initial missing report
US Central Command previously announced Sgt. Rampersad as missing following the strike.
The soldier's official status has since been updated to Duty Status–Whereabouts Unknown, and military authorities now believe Sgt. Rampersad to be deceased.
Unit assignment
Sgt. Rampersad was assigned to 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command, stationed in Ansbach, Germany. Military authorities confirmed the investigation into the details of the attack remains ongoing.
