A Kentucky soldier has died from wounds he sustained during an enemy attack at a military base in Saudi Arabia, according to the U.S. Department of War.The DOW reported that 26-year-old Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, of Glendale, Kentucky, died March 8, from injuries sustained during an enemy attack on March 1, at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. He was supporting Operation Epic Fury.Pennington was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, Colorado. The incident is under investigation, the DOW noted.Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the news on Monday morning, calling Sgt. Pennington a "hero who sacrificed everything serving his country."In addition, Congressman Andy Barr released a statement:Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron also shared his condolences following the death of Pennington.Senator Rand Paul shared the following on X:U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell released a statement on the death of Sgt. Pennington:The Hardin County Kentucky Judge/Executive Keith Taul ordered that the American flag be flown at half-staff at all county government buildings, grounds, and facilities from 1:45 p.m. on Monday until sunset on Wednesday in tribute to Sgt. Pennington. ...read more read less