Rampersad Killed in Iranian Strike on Jordan Base

Sgt Angel Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, was killed when a Iranian missile strike hit Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on July 17, part of a broader Iranian attack that killed multiple U.S. service members. Tributes from family and friends describe her as a social butterfly with a smile that lit up a room and a lifelong dream of serving. Her remains were flown to Dover Air Force Base for a dignified transfer, attended by President Trump and other officials. The Pentagon later identified her as the missing service member and said she is presumed dead or is in Duty Status–Whereabouts Unknown, raising the U.S. casualty toll to 18 since the conflict began. Rampersad's Trinidad and Tobago heritage drew condolences from the country’s prime minister, reflecting her dual connection to both nations. She served with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, and colleagues emphasized her energy and desire to see the world through military service.