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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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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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