Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Two US Soldiers Killed in Jordan Attack
Two American soldiers, First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan and Private Isabella Gonzales, were killed in an attack at a military base in Jordan.
The attack happened on July 17, and the soldiers were part of a mission to help fight against bad guys in the area.
The base is in Jordan, a country that works with the United States.
The soldiers were there to protect other troops and important things from danger in the sky.
The United States is still trying to find out who did the attack and how it happened.
This is the first time the names of the soldiers were officially shared.
The base is used by both Jordan and the United States to support their work in the region.
Two US soldiers, First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan and Private Isabella Gonzales, were killed in an attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
The attack occurred on July 17, 2024, with Feehan succumbing to his injuries on July 18.
The soldiers were part of 'Operation Inherent Resolve', supporting regional operations against the Islamic State group.
The Department of War is investigating the incident but has not disclosed the attackers' identity or the method of attack.
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is a Jordanian military installation that hosts US and allied forces.
- Who
- First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan and Private Isabella Gonzales
- What
- Enemy attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
- When
- July 17, 2024 (attack), July 18, 2024 (Feehan's death)
- Where
- Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan
- Why
- Unknown; incident under investigation
- Victims
- First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, Private Isabella Gonzales
- Location
- Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan
- Date of Attack
- July 17, 2024
- Operation
- Operation Inherent Resolve
- Investigation Status
- Under investigation
- Base Type
- Jordanian military installation
- US Role
- Supporting regional operations against Islamic State