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Wear a KIA Bracelet or Tag to pay tribute to a brave Military Member who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our cherished freedoms. Honor their legacy and remember their courage with pride.
Operation Allies Refuge was a United States military operation to airlift from the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, certain at-risk Afghan civilians, U.S. embassy employees, and other prospective Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants.
At least 182 people were killed during a suicide bombing attack by Islamic State militants at the airport on August 26, 2021. Thirteen US service members (eleven marines, one soldier, and one Navy corpsman) were among the dead.
Please visit this page if you would like to remember all 13 of the lost service members on one bracelet.
On the morning of October 23, 1983, two suicide bombers drove trucks into the lobby of the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, where they detonated their explosives. This devastating attack resulted in the deaths of 241 American servicemen, including 220 Marines, 18 Navy personnel, and 3 Army soldiers.
Beginning on 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States engaged in coordinated joint attacks on various sites in Iran, starting a major conflict. Codenamed Operation Epic Fury by the United States.
The objective of the operation was to destroy Iran's missile and military capabilities, prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and ultimately to achieve regime change.
Operation Freedom’s Sentinel (OFS) began on December 28, 2014 immediately following the conclusion of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The mission is designed to preserve the gains the United States and their allies made during OEF.
On August 8, 2014, the United States military initiated an intervention against ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) in both Iraq and Syria. This operation, known as Operation Inherent Resolve, aims to prevent this Sunni extremist group from committing further human rights abuses and from expanding its territorial control.
To honor a service member who was Killed in Action (KIA), consider ordering an engraved Memorial Bracelet or Tag. This tribute serves to keep their memory alive and to recognize their sacrifice.
On March 20, 2003, the United States military launched an operation to disarm the Ba'athist government led by Saddam Hussein in Iraq. This initiative, known as Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), aimed to assist the Iraqi people in establishing their own government. Over the course of approximately seven and a half years, the conflict, referred to as the Iraq War, resulted in the loss of 3,502 American service members who were killed in action (KIA).
On June 25, 1996, a terrorist attack occurred in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, when a sewage truck was detonated next to the Khobar Towers housing complex. This eight-story building accommodated foreign military personnel. The tragic explosion resulted in the deaths of 19 U.S. Air Force airmen and one Saudi national.
The Unified Combatant Command (UCC) comprises military forces from at least two different Military Departments and is tasked with a wide-ranging, ongoing mission. These commands are organized either by geographical areas, referred to as "areas of responsibility" (AORs), or by specific functions, such as special operations, power projection, or transportation.
On October 12, 2000, the USS Cole experienced a devastating attack when a bomb exploded beneath its hull while the destroyer was refueling in the port of Aden, Yemen. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of 17 sailors, with an additional 39 members of the United States Navy sustaining injuries.
The United States sent Army troops to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from 1955 to 1975 to help South Vietnam fight the Vietcong rebels and communist North Vietnamese invading their country.
Those listed here were Killed In Action (KIA) during this conflict. Please order a KIA Bracelet or Tag to create a wearable memorial so their sacrifice is never, ever, ever forgotten.
A private military contractor (PMC) provides armed combat or security services which are typically similar to those of governmental security or military forces.
If you know someone working for a private department of defense contractor who was lost supporting U.S. troops and should be added to this page, please complete a Special Recognition Form. After the request is reviewed, they will be listed in this section and given their own page. This will enable you to share the link with friends and family so they may also order a memorial product engraved with the custom message you created.
October 7, 2001, the United States and its allies began Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), also known as the War in Afghanistan. The purpose of sending military troops was to conduct strikes against al Qaeda terrorist training camps and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
Operation Gothic Serpent was a military operation in Somalia, African. On October 3, 1993, the task force arrested two Somali militia leaders. While leaving, Somali fighters quickly surrounded the military convoy. During the battle, two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down and 18 U.S. soldiers were killed. The mission is now known as the Battle of Mogadishu, or The Battle of the Black Sea, and the battle was depicted in the movie Black Hawk Down.
Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990. For this act, the United Nations declared war on Iraq. From January 16 - February 27, 1991 the Persian Gulf War, also know as Operation Desert Storm, was fought. 148 US military soldiers died liberating Kuwait.
On September 1, 2010, the name of the U.S. Military operation in Iraq was changed from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn to mark the end of the combat mission in Iraq. All the U.S. troops were withdrawn at the end of 2011, but while they were there, 66 soldiers were Killed In Action (KIA).
