Abbey Lower

Chief of Staff, Office of the @SecWar for Public Affairs & Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of War for Marketing. @DeptofWar

[Abbey Lower @AbbeyLowerDOW]

America’s freedom & prosperity is owed to a long line of warriors brave enough to stand between the land of the free & its enemies.

How lucky we are to be American and stand on the shoulders of these giants.

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[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

Five years ago, an Islamic terrorist carried out a suicide bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Thirteen brave Americans paid the ultimate price for our country.

We will forever honor their memory and keep their families in our prayers.

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

President Trump made a solemn promise to these Gold Star Families that he would never forget these 13 American heroes.

And he never has.

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

Five years ago today, 13 American service members were killed at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan. It was one of the darkest days in the history of our country — and it happened because of weak American leadership.

We will NEVER FORGET these heroes.

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

[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

As our Nation marks five years since the attack at Abbey Gate, we honor the memory of the thirteen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Their memory will forever live in the heart of a grateful nation.

[Sean Parnell @SeanParnellASW]

An update from Sean Parnell, Chairman of the Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel, on the Fifth Anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing

[DOW Rapid Response @DOWResponse]

.@SECWAR "Since November 2024... the U.S. military has seen its HIGHEST RECRUITING RECORDS IN 30 YEARS.

Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force—they’re not just beating goals, but we’re exceeding them months and months in advance."

[Sean Parnell @SeanParnellASW]

The Department of War was proud to celebrate Freedom 250 by helping bring the Washington, D.C. Grand Prix to life!

Celebrating 250 years of American freedom, strength, and the warriors who have defended it.

[FOX Sports @FOXSports]

A look at all SEVEN flyovers featuring every branch of the U.S. Military for today's Freedom 250 🇺🇸

[DOW Rapid Response @DOWResponse]

The Arsenal of Freedom Tour is BACK!

First stop: @US_STRATCOM

[FOX Sports @FOXSports]

Before today’s Freedom 250, there were SEVEN flyovers that featured all branches of the U.S. Military 🇺🇸

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

The Department of War was proud to help deliver the Freedom 250 pace car to Washington, D.C.

A HISTORIC DAY!

[United States Space Force @USSpaceForce]

OPERATION Freedom 250 is a go!

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

Now that’s a capital entrance. 🇺🇸

Air Force One soars above the U.S. Capitol ahead of the @IndyCar #Freedom250 Grand Prix.

[FOX Sports @FOXSports]

Each branch of the military helped deliver the Freedom 250 pace car to Washington, D.C.

@INDYCAR | @INDYCARonFOX

[DOW Rapid Response @DOWResponse]

.@USDASDuffey “The defense industrial base is a key strategic asset to the country to ensure that we can provide what we NEED for our warfighters and for the security of the American people.

Our focus has been on how do we engage industry—which we’ve done very AGGRESSIVELY since we came into office—and lay down the expectations of what we need from industry in order to deliver for the warfighter.”

[DOW Rapid Response @DOWResponse]

.@USDASDuffey "President Trump, Secretary Hegseth, and Chairman Caine have all stated clearly that WE ARE READY—the U.S. military can defeat any threat at the time and place of our choosing."

[Sean Parnell @SeanParnellASW]

On May 29, 2026, @SECWAR, Mrs. Hegseth, and senior Department of War staff traveled aboard the USS Boxer and joined our Marines and Sailors for morning PT.

Deployments are incredibly challenging. Always have been—always will be.

But we have your back.

[ERIC GERESSY @geressy187]

I had the opportunity this week to spend time with U.S. troops and partner forces from 19 nations participating in
#PANAMAX2026.

Our service members were exceptional. Their professionalism, discipline, and commitment were on display every day. They represent the very best of our military and continue to prove that our greatest strength is the men and women who serve.

Proud of this team and proud of what they accomplished alongside our partners.

May God bless our troops and their families, watch over them wherever they serve, and when their mission is complete, bring them safely home to the loved ones awaiting their return.

[Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao @SECNAV]

We called on industry to rapidly scale up munitions output, and @RTX_News is delivering.

This landmark Tomahawk contract ensures our warfighters continue to have the lethal firepower they need to win.

[U.S. Navy @USNavy]

⚓️📰🚨 #USNAVY UPDATE: https://t.co/DgpYzYA6DE