10 Marines were killed in the line of duty at Hamid Karzai International Airport, several more were wounded

We can confirm at this time 10 Marines were killed in the line of duty at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Additionally, several more were wounded and are being cared for at this time.

We mourn the loss of these Marines and pray for their families.

— U.S. Marines (@USMC) August 26, 2021

I join the Commandant in expressing my deepest condolences to the families of our fallen Marines and fellow service members. Though their loss was in great service to our Nation, I join every Marine and Sailor who vows to carry on their legacy and remember their sacrifice. https://t.co/yjIWp3X9uI

— Sergeant Major Troy E. Black (@USMCSgtMaj) August 27, 2021

#Marines are filling a critical role as Air Traffic Controllers at Hamid Karzai International Airport, #Afghanistan, by managing receiving and departing flights on the runway, communicating with aircraft, and ensuring safe taxiing of all aircraft on the runway. #HKIA pic.twitter.com/60PeRgUkBb

— U.S. Marines (@USMC) August 24, 2021

#Marines with @SPMAGTF_CR_CC and @24thMEUMarines provide assistance as the evacuation continues at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, #Afghanistan, Aug. 24. @USMARCENT @CENTCOM #HKIA pic.twitter.com/FhHrl7dKIU

— U.S. Marines (@USMC) August 24, 2021

A @USMC Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) comforts an infant while they wait for the mother during processing at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. #HKIA pic.twitter.com/7a02pu7QT8

— Department of Defense (@DeptofDefense) August 22, 2021

#Marines assigned to @SPMAGTF_CR_CC process evacuees from the Indian Delegate during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, #Afghanistan, Aug. 23. #HKIA @USMARCENT @CENTCOM pic.twitter.com/BTccYyTK76

— U.S. Marines (@USMC) August 25, 2021