August 26, 2026

Pentagon Upgrades Valor Awards for Marines in Response to Abbey Gate Bombing

The Pentagon upgraded valor awards for Retired Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Eby and Retired Lance Cpl. Jordan Houston to Bronze Star Medals, and Retired Cpl. Michael Gretzon received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, all for their actions during the Abbey Gate bombing five years ago.
The upgrades recognize their heroic efforts in providing care to the wounded and processing evacuees amid the chaos following the suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized their actions as representing the pinnacle of combat heroism, with a comprehensive military review of the Afghanistan withdrawal expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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