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Gold Star family calls on Army to release internal probe into deadly attack on Kuwait base: "My son died unnecessarily"
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Key Points:
- Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork was killed along with five other American troops on March 1 when an Iranian Shahed drone struck their position at the Port of Shuaiba in Kuwait during the Iran war.
- Khork had repeatedly warned his unit's leader, Brig. Gen. Clint Barnes, about the risk of an Iranian attack, but concerns about the unit's vulnerability and preparedness were reportedly not fully addressed.
- Survivors and family members criticized military leadership for strategic failures, including inadequate defenses, insufficient medical personnel, and lack of resources during and after the attack.
- The Army completed its investigation into the incident in early July but has not released the report, citing respect for the privacy of Gold Star Families, while the Pentagon maintains that all possible measures were taken to protect troops.
- The Khork family continues to seek accountability for what they see as preventable failures that led to Cody's death, emphasizing the need for justice and transparency.
