Remembering the Sacrifice: Iowa National Guard Soldiers Killed in Syria Ambush
A soldier from Iowa, identified as the son of Meskwaki Nation Police Chief Jeffrey Bunn, was one of the two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in a Syria ambush. Chief Bunn confirmed the tragic news in a Facebook post, expressing pride in his son's sacrifice for the safety of others. The soldiers were part of a counterterrorism operation in the Middle East where the attack occurred. The identity of the other soldier killed and the names of the injured soldiers have not been disclosed at this time. The Iowa National Guard is mourning the loss of these brave individuals.