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Husband: Army Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was 'the rock' after she was killed in Kuwait
Nicole Amor, a Minnesota native and Army Sgt. 1st Class, was killed in a March 1 drone strike in Kuwait; her husband says she was the caring leader and anchor for those around her and the family is creating a greenhouse memorial.
Mar 25th 2026 ยท United States
Insights
- Nicole Amor served in the Army Reserve with the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Des Moines, Iowa.
- She was one of six Army Reserve soldiers killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait on March 1.
- Her husband Joey Amor said she was the steady presence who anchored and cared for fellow soldiers.
- Amor was days from returning home and is survived by her husband and two children.
- The family plans a greenhouse memorial and Operation Nikki's Embrace is raising funds for gardens and community spaces in her honor.
Sources
- Slain soldier's husband describes agony of telling their kids she died www.cbsnews.com
- Husband of soldier killed in Iran war recalls last moments with her: "We thought she was safe" www.cbsnews.com
- Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Kuwait on what her service meant www.cbsnews.com
- Extended interview: Husband of U.S. soldier killed in Iran war says she was "the glue" for many www.cbsnews.com
- U.S. soldier's husband on the impact of her death in Iran war www.cbsnews.com