After at least one Kentucky soldier was injured in a drone strike in Jordan last week, the Kentucky National Guard shared that all those from the Commonwealth have returned to duty and are getting the care they need.
According to the Department of Defense, the drone attack at a military base near the Syrian border took place on January 28 and killed 3 U.S. service members and injured more than 40 others.
An Iran-backed militant group claimed responsibility.
At least one of those injured belonged to the 138 th Field Artillery Brigade, which is headquartered in Lexington.
Col. Jonathan Gocke, rear brigade commander forth the 138 th Field Artillery Brigade, was able to share some insight into the evolving situation overseas.
“Drone attacks are the next evolution in what we’re seeing. We saw improvised explosive devices in Operation Iraqi Freedom, so now we’re seeing drones being used by non-state actors both against the US and our partners overseas,” Gocke said.
According to the Kentucky National Guard, about 500 servicemembers from the Commonwealth are stationed overseas.