Hegseth upgrades Abbey Gate Marines' valor awards after 5-year delay: 'Those days are over'

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Pete Hegseth has upgraded the valor awards for Abbey Gate Marines after a 5-year delay. The upgrades are a result of Hegseth's efforts to reform the awards process and recognize the bravery of service members. The Abbey Gate Marines were involved in the evacuation of Kabul and their actions were previously under review due to bureaucratic red tape and concerns over their actions.

Key Points

  • Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, has upgraded the valor awards for Abbey Gate Marines after a 5-year delay
  • The upgrades include the Navy Cross, the nation's second-highest honor for valor
  • The delay was due to bureaucratic red tape and concerns over the Marines' actions during the evacuation of Kabul
  • The upgrades are a result of Hegseth's efforts to reform the awards process and recognize the bravery of service members
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