Pentagon upgrades awards of 3 Marines for actions after Abbey Gate attack
Summary
The Pentagon upgraded the awards of three Marines for their bravery after a suicide bombing at Kabul's Abbey Gate in 2021, which killed 13 U.S. service members and many Afghan civilians. These Marines helped care for the wounded and maintain order during the attack as the U.S. was withdrawing from Afghanistan.Key Facts
- The Abbey Gate attack happened in the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
- A suicide bomber linked to ISIS-K detonated an explosive, killing 13 American service members and 170 Afghan civilians.
- Retired Marines Jonathan Eby, Jordan Houston, and Michael Gretzon were recognized for their valor during the attack.
- Eby and Houston received upgrades to the Bronze Star Medal for valor; Gretzon received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with valor.
- Despite injuries and chaos, these Marines cared for the wounded and helped keep evacuees safe.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presided over the award ceremony and praised their heroism.
- An official review panel is conducting a detailed investigation into the withdrawal and the attack.
- Congress created an Afghan War Commission to study the entire 20-year conflict and recommend lessons learned.
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