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Dignified Transfer Set for Sgt. Nicole Amor After Kuwait Drone Strike as Minnesota Lowers Flags

The Dover ceremony on Saturday follows formal recognition from state leaders.

Overview

  • The Pentagon and Army Reserve identified Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, as one of six U.S. soldiers killed March 1 when a drone struck a command center at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
  • The White House said the president will attend the dignified transfer for the fallen at Dover Air Force Base on Saturday.
  • Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ordered U.S. and state flags at half-staff at all state buildings until sunset on the day of Amor’s interment.
  • Amor’s husband launched a GoFundMe to build a memorial greenhouse, with donations surpassing $50,000 and organizers weighing a larger community space.
  • Veterans groups in White Bear Lake set up memorial displays and invited residents to leave messages as the community prepares additional tributes.