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The U.S. Department of War has confirmed four army reserve soldiers were killed following an attack on a command center at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, Sunday.

According to the DOW, the four soldiers, all of whom were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, Iowa, were killed on March 1 during an unmanned aircraft system attack. The soldiers have been identified as:

-35-year-old Captain Cody A. Khork of Winter Haven, Florida 
-42-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Noah l. Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska
-39-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
-20-year-old Sgt. Declan J. Coady of West Des Moines, Iowa

U.S. Central Command says as of 4 p.m. Monday six U.S. Service Members have been killed in action following Iran’s initial response to Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S./Israeli military campaign that began Saturday.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said in a social media post: “America, let’s join together and pray for the families of the now six soldiers killed in attacks by Iran — including those based out of my home state, Kentucky. Let’s wrap our arms around them during this difficult time.”

The DOW says the attack in Kuwait is under investigation.

American Red Cross Account Manager Lou Zimmerman says the need for blood products has only grown more urgent as the year has gone on.

“We are currently in the middle of a severe blood shortage that has been going on for a couple weeks now,” Zimmerman said. “We’re trying to replenish the blood supply. All blood types are needed. What is needed the most is O positive, O negative, B negative, and A negative, and if you’re any of those four blood types and you’re eligible to donate Power Reds, that would be truly appreciated.”

You can support patients in need and play a part in a friendly rivalry at the Pritchard Community Center Thursday.

“The Quicksie Versus Wolf Blood Drive, come on down,” Zimmerman said. “It’s on Thursday, March 5, and it’s from noon until 5 p.m. Appointments are appreciated, but not necessarily necessary, but it helps the flow throughout the day.”

Zimmerman says more people are needed to ensure that life-saving operations and treatments are able to take place.

“You would be absolutely amazed how few people donate,” Zimmerman said. “It’s a very small percentage of the people across the United States. The need is always there. The need is tremendous. The need never stops.”

All successful donors in the month of march will receive a $15 Amazon gift card as well as free A1C testing. When you come to the Pritchard Community Center Thursday, be sure to tell the attendant at registration which station you are supporting. Visit www.redcrossblood.org for more information or to schedule an appointment.

The Central Kentucky Community Action Council is looking to make repairs to the Radcliff Head Start facility following damage from the recent winter storms.

According to a release from the CKCAC, snow and ice accumulation on the building’s roof prompted the temporary closing of the Head Start center.

“These interior repairs are necessary to return essential Head Start services to Radcliff,” said CKCAC Executive Director Bryan Conover. “By ensuring our Radcliff Head Start facility is safe, we are upholding our commitment to help Central Kentucky families prepare their children ages birth to 5 for success in school and life by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.”

The council has put out a request for proposals for interior facility repairs, and is accepting sealed bids from professional, qualified general contractors.

“This project is vital to restoring the center and continuing CKCAC’s mission to provide a safe, high standard environment for the families and children served by the Head Start program,” Conover said.

Head Start Director Jennifer Akin says Head Start is working with families to provide placements, and is working with community partners to find temporary classroom space.

“We are heartbroken by this development and the disruption it caused for our families,” Akin said. “Our priority is and always will be the safety and well-being of our students and staff.”

The council will host an optional pre-bid meeting at the Radcliff facility, located at 788 South Wilson Boulevard, on March 9 at 9 a.m. 

Interested contractors must first submit a letter of intent to Conover via email (bryan.conover@ckcac.org). The deadline to submit a letter of intent is March 13. Contact Conover for more information.