
Gold Star families weigh ‘heartbreaking,’ ‘devastating’ consequences of Afghanistan crisis
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Images of the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan hit home for family members who have lost loved ones in the global war on terror.
"I remain hopeful that we honor the commitment to bring our Afghan allies back," Manion said. "But it's sad. I mean, you can't help but look at what's happening on TV and be devastated." After the U.S. withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban quickly swept through the country and seized Kabul. America has launched an effort to evacuate citizens as well as Afghan allies, but critics are skeptical the task is possible ahead of an Aug. 31 deadline. Manion is president of the Travis Manion Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans and families of fallen heroes. She is also part of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, a group committed to building a monument on the National Mall to honor those who served in America’s longest war.More Related News