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The Pentagon updates war casualty database to reflect new 'Overseas Operations' category following renewed fighting with Iran

The Pentagon has updated its official war casualty database to include a new category, "Overseas Operations," which tracks personnel killed and wounded starting July 7. This change follows the resumption of hostilities with Iran after a brief ceasefire. The administration announced that the four service members killed during this recent phase—1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, and Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton—were moved from the initial war tally to this new category. Defense officials, including acting press secretary Joel Valdez, attributed the fluctuating casualty numbers to "temporary data disruptions" on the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) website. While the administration argued that the ceasefire paused the War Powers Act clock, some lawmakers have criticized the move as a way to circumvent congressional authorization. Combined with the initial Operation Epic Fury totals, the war has now claimed 18 lives and over 600 wounded. The Pentagon continues to provide updates on the wounded, noting that 96% of those injured have returned to duty.

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