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Pentagon Task Force to Investigate Afghan Exit Tragedy

5/21/2025

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The Pentagon is launching a task force to investigate the tumultuous U.S. exit from Afghanistan, focusing on the tragic Abbey Gate bombing in August 2021 that claimed the lives of 13 American service members and over 150 Afghans. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed the importance of accountability and transparency, with updates anticipated through 2026.

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The Pentagon is launching a task force to investigate the tumultuous U.S. exit from Afghanistan, focusing on the tragic Abbey Gate bombing in August 2021 that claimed the lives of 13 American service members and over 150 Afghans. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed the importance of accountability and transparency, with updates anticipated through 2026.