The names of the three Army Reserve soldiers who passed away this weekend in the Iran-proxy drone attack have just been released by the Department of Defense.

Here’s the release:

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Ga.; Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Ga.; and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, of Savannah, Ga., died Jan. 28, 2024, in Jordan, when a one-way unmanned aerial system (OWUAS) impacted their container housing units. The incident is under investigation.

Rivers, Sanders and Moffett were assigned to the 718th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, Fort Moore, Ga.

For more information regarding Sgt. William J. Rivers, Spc. Kennedy L. Sanders, and Spc. Breonna A. Moffett, members of the media may contact Lt. Col. Addie Leonhardt, Chief of Public Information, U.S. Army Reserve Command Public Affairs Office, Fort Liberty, N.C., at Phone: 910-570-8337 Mobile: 910-622-3654 or by email at

The US CENTCOM Commander released this statement on X:

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our three Army Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country in Jordan. Our prayers are with these loyal and courageous Soldiers’ families, friends, and the entire 718th Engineer Company – we honor their selfless service and dedication to duty.” said General Michael Erik Kurilla, USCENTCOM Commander.

Jake Tapper release a photo of Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Ga:

I hope all that all these American heroes who gave up their lives in the service of their country rest in the peace of God’s holy and merciful embrace.

UPDATE: Below are all the photos: