Gold Star family demands Army release probe into Iranian drone strike that killed Capt. Khork

After a deployment in Poland, Capt. Cody Khork joined the Iowa-based 103rd Sustainment Command and served as deputy force protection officer at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. On March 1, an Iranian Shahed drone struck the tactical operations center at the Port of Shuaiba, killing Khork and five other soldiers. His parents, Jim and Stacey Khork, argue that their son repeatedly cautioned Brig.

Gen. Clint Barnes about an imminent Iranian attack and that his advice was ignored. They are now demanding the Army disclose the internal investigation, which was reportedly completed in early July but remains classified for the next-of-kin. Multiple witnesses reported intelligence indicating an Iranian threat as early as January, yet the unit lacked adequate defenses, medical staff, and supplies, forcing survivors to improvise care. The Pentagon has defended its actions, while the family describes the loss as unnecessary and calls for accountability.