(LEX 18) — A Kentucky soldier has died from wounds he sustained during an enemy attack at a military base in Saudi Arabia, according to the U.S. Department of War.
The DOW reported that 26-year-old Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, of Glendale, Kentucky, died March 8, from injuries sustained during an enemy attack on March 1, at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. He was supporting Operation Epic Fury.
Pennington was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, Colorado. The incident is under investigation, the DOW noted.
Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the news on Monday morning, calling Sgt. Pennington a "hero who sacrificed everything serving his country."
In addition, Congressman Andy Barr released a statement:
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron also shared his condolences following the death of Pennington.
A Kentucky hero has been lost in service to our nation. We owe a debt we can never fully repay to those who wear the uniform. Praying for his family and loved ones. https://t.co/enUDoouSBP
— Daniel Cameron (@DanielCameronKY) March 9, 2026
Senator Rand Paul shared the following on X:
Today, Kelley and I are mourning the loss of Benjamin Pennington, a courageous young soldier from Kentucky. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. https://t.co/SCQyk61iZs
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) March 9, 2026
