Pentagon upgrades awards of 3 Marines for "combat heroism" after Abbey Gate attack in Kabul

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Three Marines had their valor awards upgraded five years after the Abbey Gate attack in Kabul.
The attack occurred during the U.S. military's 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, killing 13 Americans and 170 Afghan civilians.
Retired Gunnery Sergeant Jonathan Eby and retired Lance Corporal Jordan Houston received the Bronze Star Medal with a valor device.
Retired Corporal Michael Gretzon received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with a valor device.
The upgraded awards recognize their heroic actions in providing care to the wounded and processing evacuees after the bombing.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presided over the ceremony, emphasizing their "combat heroism" and "valor."
An investigation into the bombing concluded it was not preventable, but a review panel is conducting a comprehensive military after-action review.

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