Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored the Marines who served during the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan on Wednesday, marking five years since the bombing. The suicide bombing occurred on August 26, 2021, outside Kabul’s airport, resulting in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and approximately 170 Afghan civilians as the U.S. conducted its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Honors Marines from 2021 Abbey Gate Attack in Afghanistan
On August 26, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored Marines who were involved in the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan. The attack, which took place during the U.S. withdrawal, resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and around 170 Afghan civilians.
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