🇺🇸 Remembering Abbey Gate

Four years ago today, America’s longest war came to an end in a tragic and completely avoidable disaster . On August 26, 2021, during the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, a suicide bomber struck the Abbey Gate of Kabul Airport. Thirteen U.S. servicemembers were killed helping others escape — including Corporal Daegan Page of Red Oak, Iowa. This didn’t have to happen . The Biden Administration’s disorganized, last-minute evacuation left our troops exposed, our allies abandoned, and our enemies emboldened. Why it matters : We honor our fallen not just by marking today’s anniversary, but by upholding the promises soldiers like Corporal Page gave their lives to defend. 🗽 Freedom for future generations 🤝 Loyalty to those who serve beside us 🛡️ Security for Americans at home and abroad One of those promises was to our Afghan allies — interpreters, intel officers, and local allies — who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with American troops for 20 years. The mission didn’t end on the tarmac . When Kabul fell, I joined fellow veterans and citizen volunteers to form Task Force Argo , a grassroots effort to evacuate U.S. citizens and Afghan partners left behind. 🎥 Watch: Honoring Abbey Gate heroes + Why Task Force Argo matters today ⬇️ Bottom Line: Corporal Page and the 12 others we lost at Abbey Gate remind us: freedom isn’t free. We honor their legacy by keeping our word — to our troops, our allies, and the values that define us as Iowans and Americans.