Hegseth Upgrades Valor Awards 5 Years After Deadly Abbey Gate Bombing for Three Marines
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has upgraded valor awards for three Marines who risked their lives to save others during a deadly bombing at Abbey Gate five years after initial award submissions were rejected. Hegseth stated that 'those days are over' in relation to the upgrades.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has upgraded valor awards for three Marines who risked their lives to save others during a deadly bombing at Abbey Gate, five years after their original submissions were delayed. Hegseth stated that 'those days are over,' indicating a shift in the department's approach to such incidents. The upgrades come as the military is working to process and honor the sacrifices of troops involved in the January 2021 attack on US forces in Afghanistan. The Marines' bravery has now been formally recognized with upgraded awards, acknowledging their heroic actions.
