Sergeant Swinton Killed in Iraq Drone Incident | Savannah News

A U.S. soldier, Sergeant Michael Swinton, 30, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, died during a controlled detonation while disarming an Iranian drone at an Iraqi air base — marking the first American troop deaths from Iranian fire since the conflict began. Swinton, a decorated Army NCO with over six years of service, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge, and promoted to staff sergeant. His sacrifice comes amid rising tensions, just days after two other U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan defending against Iranian attacks. The military continues its investigation as regional hostilities escalate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/485984532db05fde