Tragic Loss: Three Army Reserve Soldiers Remembered for Their Sacrifice

The Department of Defense has sadly announced the passing of three dedicated Army Reserve soldiers who were actively supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, aged 46, hailing from Carrollton, Georgia; Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, aged 24, from Waycross, Georgia; and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, aged 23, representing Savannah, Georgia, tragically lost their lives on January 28, 2024, in Jordan. Their passing occurred when a one-way unmanned aerial system (OWUAS) tragically impacted their container housing units. An investigation into this incident is currently underway.

These valiant soldiers were proudly assigned to the 718th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, located at Fort Moore, Georgia.

For further information regarding Sgt. William J. Rivers, Spc. Kennedy L. Sanders, and Spc. Breonna A. Moffett, members of the media are encouraged to reach out to Lt. Col. Addie Leonhardt, the Chief of Public Information at the U.S. Army Reserve Command Public Affairs Office in Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Lt. Col. Leonhardt can be contacted via phone at 910-570-8337 or on mobile at 910-622-3654. Alternatively, you may reach out via email at addie.l.leonhardt.mil@army.mil. Our thoughts and condolences are with the families and colleagues of these brave soldiers during this difficult time.