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Pentagon Misses Two Deaths in Casualty Tracking System

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:28 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System omitted Maj. Sorffly Davius’s and Sgt. Devin Seibel’s deaths.
Democratic lawmakers have pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for a full casualty accounting and are weighing anti-manipulation legislation.
The two omitted deaths were Maj. Sorffly Davius on March 6, 2026 in Kuwait and Sgt. Devin Seibel on May 31, 2026 in Iraq.
Pentagon reports 18 killed, over 800 injured since the Iran war began and a $43.6 billion cost.

History

Historical Context

The 1991 Gulf War recorded 113 American combat deaths and dozens more from friendly fire and accidents. Congressional hearings led by Rep. John Dingell later disclosed additional wounded troops and spurred calls for full casualty transparency. Lawmakers such as Rep. Jim McGovern now cite that past undercount to demand new oversight legislation.

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Story summary

The Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System omitted Maj. Sorffly Davius’s and Sgt. Devin Seibel’s deaths.
Democratic lawmakers have pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for a full casualty accounting and are weighing anti-manipulation legislation.
The two omitted deaths were Maj. Sorffly Davius on March 6, 2026 in Kuwait and Sgt. Devin Seibel on May 31, 2026 in Iraq.
Pentagon reports 18 killed, over 800 injured since the Iran war began and a $43.6 billion cost.

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