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Congressional Tribute to Fallen Servicemembers

Original title: HONORING OUR VETERANS

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document serves as an official congressional record of remembrance for 13 specific military personnel killed in the Iran war and outlines the representative's stated policy priorities regarding VA care and military family support.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Gold Star families

Families of fallen servicemembers who are the subject of the memorial tribute.

Veterans and military families

Groups identified by the representative as requiring ongoing support and VA system investment.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Representative Melanie Stansbury delivered a floor speech in the House of Representatives honoring fallen U.S. servicemembers ahead of Memorial Day. The speech specifically memorialized 13 servicemembers killed during the Iran war and emphasized the ongoing commitment to supporting veterans and military families.

Key Facts

Representative Stansbury officially memorialized 13 U.S. servicemembers killed during the Iran war.
The speech identifies the 13 fallen individuals by name and rank.
The representative advocates for continued investment in the VA system and support for military families.
The representative specifically mentions Kirtland Air Force Base as a site requiring ongoing investment.
The speech acknowledges the specific contributions of New Mexico's military communities, including Tribal and rural populations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the 13 servicemembers mentioned in the record?

The record lists Captain Cody Khork, SFC Noah Tietjens, SFC Nicole Amor, Sgt Declan Coady, Major Jeffrey O'Brien, CWO3 Robert Marzan, Sgt Benjamin Pennington, Major John Klinner, Captain Ariana Savino, TSgt Ashley Pruitt, Captain Seth Koval, Captain Curtis Angst, and TSgt Tyler Simmons.

What policy actions does the representative call for?

The representative calls for ensuring access to care through the and investing in military families and servicemembers stationed at bases like Kirtland Air Force Base.

Why It Matters

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Iran War Reference

The document explicitly references an 'Iran war,' which may indicate a specific ongoing or recent military engagement context.

Connected Entities

personRobert Marzan“Chief Warrant Officer 3, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personNoah Tietjens“Sergeant First Class, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personNicole Amor“Sergeant First Class, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personJohn Klinner“Major, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personTyler Simmons“Technical Sergeant, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personMelanie Stansbury“U.S. Representative from New Mexico who delivered the speech.”Map →

personAshley Pruitt“Technical Sergeant, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personCody Khork“Captain, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personJeffrey O'Brien“Major, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personSeth Koval“Captain, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

locationKirtland Air Force Base“Military installation in New Mexico mentioned as a site for investment.”Map →

personCurtis Angst“Captain, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personAriana Savino“Captain, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personBenjamin Pennington“Sergeant, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

personDeclan Coady“Sergeant, one of the 13 servicemembers killed in the Iran war.”Map →

Sources

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