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Coverage dated March 8, 2026

Sgt Benjamin Pennington killed in Saudi attack

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The Pentagon on Monday released the name of a service member killed following an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia.

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  1. Blaze Media

    'Ultimate sacrifice': Department of War identifies seventh service member killed in Operation Epic Fury (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington died Sunday from grave injuries sustained at the beginning of the month.

  2. WMUR

    Sgt Benjamin Pennington killed in Saudi attack (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The Pentagon on Monday released the name of a service member killed following an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia.

  3. Military Times

    Pentagon identifies seventh soldier killed in action during Operation Epic Fury (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington succumbed to his injuries on Sunday after a March 1 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

  4. The Guardian

    Seventh US service member killed in war with Iran identified (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Benjamin N Pennington, 26, died from injuries sustained during an Iranian strike on an airbase in Saudi Arabia

  5. WHEC Rochester

    Seventh US service member killed is identified as Army soldier from Colorado unit (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    The Pentagon has identified the seventh U.S. service member killed in combat during the Iran war as Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky.Pennington died Sunday after being wounded during an attack on March 1 at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, a Pentagon statement s…

  6. Newsweek

    Who is Benjamin Pennington? What to know about soldier killed in Iran war (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The sergeant died from injuries sustained a week ago during an attack on a base in Saudi Arabia.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Pentagon confirms identity of seventh service member to die during Iran war (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Benjamin Pennington died after sustaining injuries from an enemy attack at an air base in Saudi Arabia.

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