WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Iowa National Guard and the Global War on Terrorism, released the following statement about the six casualties from Des Moines' 103rd Sustainment Command who were serving in Kuwait, including Sgt. Declan J. Coady of West Des Moines and Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien of Indianola.
"I'm mourning alongside our entire nation after the loss of the six heroes from Des Moines' 103rd Sustainment Command who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courageous decision to answer the call to serve and put our nation before themselves is one that will never be forgotten.
"These soldiers engaged ...