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The fatal Iranian drone strike happened in Kuwait, where the six U.S. soldiers who were killed were stationed.
The Boston firefighter was injured in a drone strike that claimed the lives of six U.S. soldiers. AFP/Getty Images
A National Guard member and Boston firefighter was injured in an Iranian drone stroke that killed six U.S. soldiers stationed in Kuwait.
Army National Guard Major Mark Garcia is recovering in Europe after he was injured, WCVB reported. Gov. Maura Healey reportedly discussed Garcia’s injuries and recovery timeline during a Tuesday address to the Chamber of Commerce.
“He was on site, he was in that explosion that killed those six people,” Healey said. “He’s recovering right now in Germany and we will celebrate his return … in a couple of months.”
As a Boston firefighter, Garcia worked with Engine 50 in Charlestown, according to WCVB. The Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718 union expressed their pride for Garcia’s service in a statement Tuesday.
“As a member of Local 718, Mark serves our City and Union with dedication and, as a member of the Armed Forces, he serves America with conviction,” the union said. “We are thankful that Mark is safe and being cared for and we look forward to his return home.”
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