The Department of War announced the death of an active-duty soldier who was supporting American overseas operations in Jordan. Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, Queens, New York, of Trinidadian descent, was killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan.
Sgt. Rampersad was assigned to 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command, Ansbach, Germany before assigned in Jordan. She is a distinguished service woman.
Brig. Gen. Glenn Henke, commanding general of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, said: “Today, we mourn the loss of Sgt. Angel Rampersad,” We extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to her family and all those who are navigating this unimaginable loss. The 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command is grieving, and we will continue to support one another as we process this tragedy.”
Paying tribute to Rampersad on X, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said: “Tonight, New York mourns the loss of one of our own, Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad of Ozone Park, who was killed in action while serving our nation. My heart is with her family, loved ones, and the soldiers who stood beside her as they grieve this unimaginable loss. Sgt. Rampersad lived a life of courage and selflessness. May we honor her memory, her heart was ‘with her family, loved ones, and the soldiers who stood beside her as they grieve this unimaginable loss.’”
The Governor added that “New York was mourning “the loss of one of our own.”
Sgt. Rampersad enlisted in the U.S. Army in March 2019. Her awards include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.
We remember her sacrifice and keep all who loved her in our prayers. As Dr Dhanpaul Narine stated, she gave her life for the United States of America when she was killed in the Iran War. We salute her courage and selflessness and patriotism defending Americans.
