On April 21, 2026, at approximately 19:47 UTC, the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) record for 'Wounded in Action' (WIA) personnel attributed to Operation Epic Fury was updated. The figure decreased from 428 to 413, a reduction of 15. This revision followed a period of upward adjustment, with CENTCOM reporting 373 wounded on April 7, 381 on April 8, and 428 by April 20. A subsequent update on April 22 further adjusted the combined total of wounded and dead to 411.

Historically, U.S. military casualty figures, particularly those involving traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and reclassifications, typically trend upward over time as latent injuries manifest and administrative processes complete. The observed downward adjustment of WIA numbers in DCAS, especially after the April 8 ceasefire of Operation Epic Fury, represents a significant deviation from established administrative and clinical patterns. This reversal is mathematically unusual and clinically difficult to explain, as diagnosed injuries are not typically 'undiagnosed' nor are recorded personnel removed without standard procedures.

Multiple specific discrepancies have been identified beyond the overall count reduction. Major Sorffly Davius, confirmed deceased on March 6, 2026, by public statements from Congressman Mike Lawler and General Dan Caine, remains absent from the DCAS list of fallen service members. Furthermore, over 264 sailors from the USS Gerald R. Ford, who suffered smoke inhalation during a March 12 fire, were classified as non-combat-related, despite the vessel operating under Iranian strikes for weeks prior. Two Department of War employees wounded in a March 2 drone strike in Manama, Bahrain, are also unconfirmed in the official record, contributing to a pattern suggestive of casualty suppression.

RECOMMENDATION: Immediate and comprehensive independent audit of all DCAS entries related to Operation Epic Fury from February 28, 2026, through April 22, 2026. This audit should include detailed access logs, specific reclassification justifications, and identification of all personnel involved in data modification. Establishment of an independent oversight committee for real-time casualty data management is required to ensure transparency and accountability in future operations.