June 24, 2026

Wounded Soldiers Accuse Pentagon of Downplaying Combat Injuries

Chief Warrant Officer Rodney Bearman and Sergeant First Class Cory Hicks allege their serious injuries were classified as 'not seriously injured' by the Army after an Iranian drone attack on March 1.
Bearman's wife expressed frustration over the misleading classification, revealing he suffered multiple serious injuries including concussion and lung damage.
Hicks, who also sustained significant injuries, believes the Army intentionally downplayed the severity of their conditions, echoing concerns from other survivors about inadequate medical support during the attack.