Friends and family members of some of the 13 U.S. personnel killed in the terrorist attack at Kabul’s airport described the deceased as brave and committed to military service
Maxton Soviak, a Navy corpsman shown in a U.S. Navy photo, was one of 13 U.S. service members killed in Thursday’s attack at Kabul’s airport.One called his mother from Kabul on Wednesday, as warnings of an impending attack grew louder, to tell her he was fine. Another sent videos to his father, showing how he had helped a young boy and girl during Afghans’ desperate rush to the airport seeking passage out of the country.
Yet another had shipped out in April, just after his wedding, and stood guarding the airport perimeter this week, his first child’s arrival one month away.in Thursday’s terrorist attack outside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan. The Pentagon on Saturday released their names. Here are their stories, based on official statements and interviews with friends and family.Marine Lance Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, 20 years old, called his mother in Rio Bravo, Texas, on Wednesday. “He said he was fine,” recalled Elizabeth Holguin. “He said he didn’t want to worry me.”
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
A 13th US service member has died, US Central Command saysAt least 13 US service members and a number of Afghan civilians were killed in an attack at Kabul's airport, the Pentagon says. Follow here for the latest news.
Weiterlesen »
Biden vows retaliation for Kabul bombings that killed U.S. troops and AfghansBiden vows to 'hunt' down Islamic State terrorists after suicide bombings in Kabul killed 13 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghans.
Weiterlesen »
13 U.S. service members, dozens of Afghans killed in Kabul blastsThe explosions came as thousands gathered in a desperate effort to flee after the Taliban's takeover of the country.
Weiterlesen »
US special operations vets carry out daring mission to save Afghan alliesAn all-volunteer group of American veterans of the Afghan war launched a final daring mission on Wednesday night to shepherd hundreds of at-risk Afghan elite forces and their families to safety, members of the group told ABC News.
Weiterlesen »
U.S. retaliates against ISIS with drone strike in AfghanistanU.S. military forces conducted an over-the-horizon counterterrorism operation today against an ISIS-K planner, U.S. Central Command spokesperson says. 'Initial indications are that we killed the target' and 'we know of no civilian casualties.'
Weiterlesen »
US troops, Afghans killed in attacks outside Kabul airportTwelve US service members and at least 60 Afghans have been killed in two bombing attacks outside Kabul's airport, according to the Pentagon and Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health.
Weiterlesen »