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President Trump proclaims August 26, 2026, as a day of commemoration for the Abbey Gate attack

Original title: Fifth Anniversary of the Attack at Abbey Gate

August 26, 2026

military commemoration Afghanistan national security presidential proclamation

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The Frame

What this does

This establishes a formal federal day of remembrance for the 13 service members who died during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Gold Star Families

The proclamation specifically acknowledges these families as they carry on the legacy of the service members who died.

United States Armed Forces

The proclamation honors the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 26, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Trump issued a designating August 26, 2026, as a day to honor the 13 American service members killed in the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. The document formally recognizes the fifth anniversary of the event and encourages Americans to remember the service members and their families.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this proclamation do?

It officially designates August 26, 2026, as a day of commemoration for the 5th anniversary of the attack at Abbey Gate.

Who is being honored by this proclamation?

The honors the 13 American service members who lost their lives during the attack at Abbey Gate in Kabul on August 26, 2021.

Why It Matters

This establishes a formal federal day of remembrance for the 13 service members who died during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Formalization of Abbey Gate Remembrance

The document elevates the Abbey Gate attack to a specific, named day of federal commemoration.

Donald Trump

Connected Entities

organizationExecutive Office of the President“Issuing body”Map →

personHumberto A. Sanchez“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personNicole L. Gee“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personJoe Biden“Former President referenced regarding the 2021 withdrawal”Map →

personMaxton W. Soviak“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personDavid L. Espinoza“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personDarin T. Hoover“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personJared M. Schmitz“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personKareem M. Nikoui“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personJohanny Rosario Pichardo“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personDaegan W. Page“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the proclamation”Map →

personRyan C. Knauss“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personDylan R. Merola“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personRylee J. McCollum“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

personHunter Lopez“Service member killed in the Abbey Gate attack”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

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