Secretary of War Pete Hegseth presented upgraded awards to three retired Marines at the Pentagon for their actions in the chaotic aftermath of the Aug. 26, 2021, suicide bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul. The attack killed 13 U.S. service members and about 170 Afghan civilians, and the ceremony underscored the military's continuing effort to formally recognize extraordinary bravery amid one of the most devastating moments of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Pentagon Upgrades Valor Awards for Marines Who Responded to Abbey Gate Attack
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RDU Global Correspondent
Defence & Intel Desk
Washington, D.C., United States 8h ago•4 min read
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth presented upgraded awards to three retired Marines at the Pentagon for their actions in the chaotic aftermath of the Aug. 26, 2021, suicide bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul. The attack killed 13 U.S. service members and about 170 Afghan civilians, and the ceremony underscored the military's continuing effort to formally recognize extraordinary bravery amid one of the most devastating moments of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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