Watch live: Hegseth honors Marines who served during 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will honor the Marines who were involved in the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan. This event marks five years since a suicide bombing killed 13 U.S. service members and many Afghan civilians during the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul.Key Facts
- The honoring event takes place five years after the Abbey Gate attack on August 26, 2021.
- The attack was a suicide bombing near the entrance of Kabul’s airport.
- 13 U.S. service members died in the attack.
- About 170 Afghan civilians were also killed.
- The bombing happened as the U.S. was rapidly leaving Afghanistan.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is leading the commemoration.
- The attack occurred during a critical time in the U.S. military withdrawal.
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