A Gate Between Hope and Hell: A Marine’s Story
· Texas Border Business
Marine Corps Sgt. Noah Smith, a squad leader at Marine Barracks Washington, was severely injured during the Abbey Gate attack in Kabul in August 2021. Initially deployed to Jordan, Smith's unit was reassigned to Kabul to assist with the evacuation amid chaos as thousands of Afghans sought to escape the Taliban. After enduring 104 hours of intense pressure outside the airport, Smith was wounded by shrapnel from a suicide bombing. He was later evacuated to Germany and received the Purple Heart. Today, he shares his experiences of resilience and leadership with new Marines at the Corps' oldest post.
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