Category: Fox News
National Guard members killed in Syria attack returned to families in Iowa
Earlier this month, two National Guardsmen and an interpreter were killed after they were ambushed in Syria.
On Wednesday, the remains of the two members of the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, were returned home to Iowa in a solemn Christmas Eve for their grieving families.
Both soldiers were posthumously promoted to the rank of staff sergeant.
The caskets of Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, and William Nathanial Howard, 29, were returned to Des Moines, Iowa, and greeted by their families on the tarmac.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R), and U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R) joined senior leaders of the Iowa National Guard at the transfer ceremony, according to the Associated Press.
RELATED: Trump promises ‘big damage’ after 2 National Guard soldiers killed in Syrian ambush
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The soldiers’ remains were first flown to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where President Donald Trump paid his respects and met with family members of the deceased.
The Independent reported that both soldiers were posthumously promoted to the rank of staff sergeant.
Following the attack, President Donald Trump promised “a lot of damage done to the people that did it.”
Ayad Mansoor Sakat, of Macomb, Michigan, a U.S. civilian working as an interpreter, was also killed in the attack. He was buried in Michigan over the weekend, the AP reported.
Citing the Iowa National Guard, the AP said that soldiers’ funerals will take place in the coming days.
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‘Terrorist scum’: Trump announces Christmas Day strikes in Nigeria in response to persecution of Christians
Christians in Nigeria have faced increased persecution recently. President Trump has landed a major surprise blow against those responsible.
On Christmas Day, President Donald Trump announced a “powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries!”
‘The symbolism of doing this on Christmas should not be ignored.’
“I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing. Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper.”
Trump’s post concluded, “May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues.”
On X, War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the attack and the Nigerian government’s cooperation with the United States in facilitating the strike.
“The President was clear last month: the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) must end. The [Department of War] is always ready, so ISIS found out tonight — on Christmas. More to come… Grateful for Nigerian government support & cooperation. Merry Christmas!” Hegseth wrote.
Trump previously threatened to “do things in Nigeria that Nigeria is not going to be happy about” and “go into that now disgraced country guns-a-blazing.”
Responding to the announcement, Fox News’ Peter Doocy said, “The symbolism of doing this on Christmas should not be ignored.”
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Repeat offender freed after SWAT standoff tied to three shootings in one month: report
Texas repeat offender allegedly linked to three separate shootings in one month, including random drive-by attacks and SWAT standoff in Hays County area.
Grand jury declines to indict man in deadly Kentucky State University shooting
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Brown, MIT shootings may have stemmed from suspect’s failures, fixation on scientist’s success: report
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Michigan sets sights on new head coach candidate to replace Sherrone Moore following scandal: report
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Nuggets star makes NBA history with Christmas masterpiece against Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić made NBA history in the team’s overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, delivering a Christmas masterpiece.
Ravens likely without MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson with season on the line vs Packers
The Ravens are in must-win mode in their remaining two games, but with the season on the line this Saturday against the Packers, they’re likely without quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Denise Austin calls weight-loss injections ‘miracle’ but warns users are missing one key step
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Millions affected as major airline ends advantage miles program on basic economy tickets
Affecting millions of budget travelers seeking loyalty points and miles, American Airlines has eliminated rewards earning on basic economy fares starting Dec. 17.
