Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby on This Morning's Attack on HKIA

 Aug. 26, 2021

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We can confirm that a number of U.S. service members were killed in today’s complex attack at Kabul airport.  A number of others are being treated for wounds. We also know that a number of Afghans fell victim to this heinous attack. 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones and teammates of all those killed and injured. 

Ramp Operations

 

An Air Force airman guides in a K-loader transporting KC-10 Extender seat packs at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 21, 2021. The aircraft transported personnel and equipment in support of the Afghanistan evacuation effort.

Lighting the Way

 

Air Force Airman Ethan Bowser directs an MH-60S Seahawk aboard the USS Miguel Keith during operations in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 11, 2021.

Green Patrol

 

A Naval Special Warfare operator demonstrates patrol formations during interoperability training with Marines in Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 16, 2021.