This resolution honors United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel "Nate" Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar. Both soldiers were members of the Iowa Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division. They were killed in a targeted assault near Palmyra, Syria on December 13, 2025. A United States civilian interpreter also died and three Iowa National Guard soldiers were injured during the same attack. The resolution names the two soldiers, praises their service, expresses sympathy to their families and communities, commends the response of National Guard and allied personnel, condemns the attack, and asks the Secretary of the Senate to send an enrolled copy of the resolution to each family. The resolution was submitted by Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley and was considered and agreed to by the Senate on December 18, 2025.
This is an honorary Senate resolution. It publicly recognizes the service and sacrifice of two Iowa National Guard soldiers, offers condolences to their families, and condemns the attack. It does not, by itself, change military operations, benefits, or spending.
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Supporters say the resolution honors the bravery and service of the two sergeants, expresses sympathy to their families and communities, thanks the responders who acted under fire, and condemns the terrorist assault.
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