
Hometown honors US service member killed in Iranian drone strike in Kuwait
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Residents in Bellevue, Nebraska, came together to honor Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, a soldier, martial arts instructor and father who was among four service members killed in a drone strike Sunday.
Residents in Bellevue, Nebraska, came together to honor Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, a soldier, martial arts instructor and father who was among four service members killed in a drone strike Sunday.
Tietjens was a Bellevue native who taught at Martial Arts International when he wasn't serving his country. He held a black belt in taekwondo and Philippine combatives and was remembered by those who knew him as a devoted husband, father and respected leader in his community.
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Julius Melegrito, owner of Martial Arts International, said Tietjens left a lasting impression on everyone around him.
"When you think about Mr. Noah you just think a nice guy who's very confident," Melegrito said.













