Sgt. Declan Coady had just told his father about his promotion when tragedy struck. At only 20, he was among six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike linked to Operation Epic Fury.
He had already earned several service ribbons and was studying cybersecurity online, hoping to become a commissioned officer one day.
After his death, his promotion was awarded posthumously — a rank he earned but never lived to wear. His family now remembers the young man behind the uniform and the future he never got to live.
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