Rep. Vince Fong(@RepVinceFong):God bless the 13 American heroes lost 5 years ago today at Abbey Gate. The Afghanistan withdrawal was one of the most shameful moments in our nation’s history. 13 heroes lost due to reckless incompetence and weak leadership from Joe Biden. May God comfort their families, and may we never forget them and their sacrifice. 🇺🇸 Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo Sgt. Nicole L. Gee Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover Cpl. Hunter Lopez Cpl. Daegan W. Page Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui Corpsman Maxton Soviak Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss

2026.08.26 16:33

God bless the 13 American heroes lost 5 years ago today at Abbey Gate. The Afghanistan withdrawal was one of the most shameful moments in our nation’s history. 13 heroes lost due to reckless incompetence and weak leadership from Joe Biden. May God comfort their families, and may we never forget them and their sacrifice. 🇺🇸 Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo Sgt. Nicole L. Gee Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover Cpl. Hunter Lopez Cpl. Daegan W. Page Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui Corpsman Maxton Soviak Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss