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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[Under Secretary of War Anthony J. Tata @USW_PR_HONTata]

“What you did there mattered.”

@SeanParnellASW and @stuartscheller, grateful for your leadership of the @SecWar-directed Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel and your steadfast commitment to delivering answers to our veterans, their families, and the American people. 🇺🇸

[Fox News @FoxNews]

"What became clear very, very quickly was the acts that you performed at Abbey Gate were exactly what our highest awards exist to recognize."

Senior Advisor to the Secretary of War Sean Parnell reflects on the heroism at Abbey Gate as Secretary Pete Hegseth upgrades valor awards for Marines who served during the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal.

"These are a permanent testament to the fact that when America asked for volunteers to step into a nightmare, you all went with zero hesitation."

"You've earned the utmost respect of the greatest nation on the face of the planet, and we hope that you wear these awards with pride."

[Fox News @FoxNews]

SEC. HEGSETH on Abbey Gate: "Marines, on this 5th anniversary, your valor is now officially, permanently, and properly recognized."

"You are the vanguard of a lethal, proud, and undefeated force that secures and defends our nation."

"Thank you. God bless you and God bless our great Republic and Semper Fi."

[DOW Rapid Response @DOWResponse]

.@SeanParnellASW “I would be remiss if I did not highlight @SECWAR contributions to this effort. The truth is, none of this happens without him. Every step of the way, he was there.

Anything this review needed, he gave — no hesitation, no bureaucracy, no waiting.

And I want you and your families to understand — and the rest of America to understand exactly why:

It’s because he cares deeply about the troops, about the people who love them, and about getting this exactly right. You are getting the recognition you earned today in no small part because of him.”

[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."