On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the deadly Abbey Gate suicide bombing, American veterans are renewing calls for accountability and justice.

The attack at Kabul airport on August 26, 2021, claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members and at least 170 Afghan civilians, marking one of the darkest days of the withdrawal.

Veterans argue that the tragedy was the result of poor planning and failures in leadership. They say the chaotic withdrawal left troops exposed and civilians vulnerable.

Dennis Price, founder of Heroes for Humanity, said the wounds of that day remain unhealed.“It was the soldiers and veterans who stepped in to save civilians, while leadership failed,” he remarked.

The veterans have welcomed a new review launched by the U.S. Department of Defense, but insist that real accountability requires more than bureaucratic investigations. They stress that justice for the families of the fallen must be honored as part of America's“national duty.”

Many veterans view Abbey Gate not only as a symbol of sacrifice but also as a reminder of America's responsibility to its allies who were left behind.

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