Cody Khork
Cody A. Khork | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1990 or 1991 Winter Haven, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 35) Port Shuaiba, Kuwait |
| Cause of death | Drone strike |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Reserve |
| Service years | 2009–2026 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 103rd Sustainment Command |
| Known for | One of the first American casualties in the 2026 Iran War |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. |
Cody A. Khork (1990 or 1991 – March 1, 2026) was a captain in the United States Army Reserve who was one of six American soldiers to be killed by the 2026 Port Shuaiba drone attack in Kuwait on March 1, 2026, making him one of the first American fatalities of the 2026 Iran War.[1][2][3]
Life and career
Born in either 1990 or 1991 in Winter Haven, Florida, he was very patriotic at a young age and joined ROTC when he began to attend Florida Southern College.[1][4]
In 2009, he enrolled in the National Guard as a multiple launch rocket system/fire detection specialist and was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command. While in the National Guard, he graduated from Florida Southern in 2014 and was commissioned as a military police officer in the Army Reserve that same year.[1][3]
In 2018, he was deployed to Saudi Arabia, in 2021, he was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and in 2024 he was stationed in Poland. In 2026, he was stationed at the Port Shuabia in Kuwait and was killed on March 1, 2026 by an Iranian drone strike along with Noah L. Tietjens, Nicole M. Amor, Declan J. Coady, Jeffrey R. O'Brien, and Robert M. Marzan. Following his death, Florida Southern College launched a scholarship in his name to help cover tuition, room and board for an outstanding junior or senior ROTC cadet.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ a b c Curtis, Genevieve (2026-03-10). "Family of Army captain killed in Kuwait honors legacy with ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College". FOX 13 News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ Family, friends remember Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork killed in Kuwait
- ^ a b "U.S. service members killed in the Iran war include a Minnesota mom and an Iowa college student. Here's what we know. - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2026-03-14. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ a b Capt. Cody Khork
- ^ "Winter Haven Honors the Life and Service of Captain Cody A. Khork • Winter Haven, FL". www.mywinterhaven.com. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Fallen Heroes".