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Massachusetts Guardsman and Boston Firefighter Named Among Wounded in Kuwait Drone Strike

Reports describe far more serious injuries than first disclosed, with roughly two dozen U.S. service members still hospitalized in Germany.

The Boston firefighter was injured in a drone strike that claimed the lives of six U.S. soldiers.
DOVER, DELAWARE – MARCH 07: U.S. President Donald Trump salutes as a U.S. Army carry team moves a flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Declan J. Coady at Dover Air Force Base on March 07, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. Six soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command were killed in action by an Iranian drone strike on March 1 in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait during “Operation Epic Fury”. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Gov. Maura Healey said she spoke with Army National Guard Maj. Mark Garcia, a Boston firefighter, who is recovering in Germany after being wounded on March 1.
  • The Iranian drone strike hit a U.S. tactical operations site at Kuwait’s Shuaiba port, killing six American soldiers who military officials said were Army reservists.
  • CBS News, citing multiple sources, reported that dozens suffered traumatic injuries including brain trauma, shrapnel wounds and burns, with about 25 still at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
  • The Massachusetts National Guard confirmed it has a report of one Guard soldier injured and declined to provide operational or medical specifics, citing policy and privacy.
  • Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718 said Garcia serves with Engine 50 in Charlestown and expressed pride in his service as they look forward to his return.