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Hegseth upgrades medals of three Marines who survived Afghanistan attack five years ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday upgraded the valor awards of three Marines who guarded the Abbey Gate at the Hamid Karzai International Airport when a bomb went off as U.S. service members were evacuating from Afghanistan five years ago. The Marines — Gunnery Sgt. Jon.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: Aug 26, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Border & Immigration
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