‘They were already heroes’: 3 U.S. service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Operation Epic Fury

Operartion Epiic Fury on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 (U.S. Central Command photo)

TAMPA, Florida – At least three members of the U.S. Armed Forces have been killed in connection with Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with five others seriously wounded.

U.S Central Command announced Sunday: “As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.

“Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions ...