Three Marines receive belated awards for their actions during Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan

When a member of Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate triggered a suicide bomb outside Abbey Gate at the Kabul airport five years ago, the troops from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines lived up to their nickname: the Professionals.
Three Marines receive belated awards for their actions during Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines displayed professionalism during a suicide bombing incident. The attack occurred outside Abbey Gate at the Kabul airport. An affiliate of Afghanistan’s Islamic State triggered the bomb.

  • Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines were recognized for their actions.
  • The incident involved a suicide bomb attack outside Abbey Gate at Kabul airport.
  • The bomber was a member of Afghanistan’s Islamic State affiliate.
  • The troops lived up to their nickname, ‘the Professionals’.
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