Three Marines receive belated awards for their actions during Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan
When a member of Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate triggered a suicide bomb outside Abbey Gate at the Kabul airport five years ago, the troops from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines lived up to their nickname: the Professionals.
TL;DR
- Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines were recognized for their actions.
- The incident involved a suicide bomb attack outside Abbey Gate at Kabul airport.
- The bomber was a member of Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate.
- The troops lived up to their nickname, 'the Professionals'.