House Speaker Mike Johnson is leading a ceremony to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 U.S. service members who lost their lives during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. The tragic incident occurred in August 2021 when a suicide bombing at Abbey Gate near Kabul's Airport claimed the lives of the 13 troops along with over 170 Afghans.
The bipartisan support for honoring the fallen service members was evident as both Democrats and Republicans backed the legislation to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed the legislation in December 2021, solidifying the recognition for the brave individuals.
