Conflict● ElevatedAug 1 · Aug 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Staff Sgt. Rampersad, 28, who always knew she wanted to serve, is laid to rest
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Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad is one of a handful of service members who've recently died in the conflict with Iran. Her family says she knew from a young age she wanted to serve in the military.
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