Event Brief
Army identifies 19th US service member killed in Iran war
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. Army identified Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, 37, of Norfolk, Virginia, as the 19th U.S. service member to die while deployed in support of the war with Iran. She died Sept. 18 from a non-combat-related incident, and a defense official said she was posthumously promoted to major.
WHO: U.S. Army; Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson
WHAT: The U.S. Army identified Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson as the 19th U.S. service member to die while deployed in support of the war with Iran.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026
WHERE: Doha, Qatar
WHY: She died from a non-combat-related incident.
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