Two US Service Members Killed in Jordan

Why it matters locally: South Carolina is home to numerous military installations including Shaw Air Force Base and Joint Base Charleston, and its citizens serve in all branches of the armed forces. The deaths of U.S. service members due to an attack in Jordan directly impacts military families and the significant veteran population across the state.

Two United States service members died Friday during an attack in Jordan, US Central Command announced Saturday. The command reported Iranian ballistic missiles and drones were involved in the incident. One additional service member is missing following the attack. NBC News journalists Keir Simmons and Julie Tsirkin reported on the events.