Honoring the brave men and women who participated in the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021 following the United States withdrawal, for their extraordinary efforts and exceptional service in the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

Key Points

• This resolution honors 13 people who led a private rescue mission during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. The group included former elite soldiers and a military spouse who worked together to save thousands of lives.
• The team successfully moved more than 17,000 people out of territory controlled by the Taliban. This included American citizens and Afghan allies who were in danger because they had helped the United States military.
• The resolution describes the dangerous work done by the team, such as setting up a command center at the Kabul airport and finding secret routes across the border. They continued their work for months after the official military mission had ended.
• If approved, the House of Representatives would formally thank these individuals on behalf of the country. It recognizes their bravery and their commitment to keeping promises made to those who served alongside American troops.

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