Senior Adviser to Sec. Of War Parnell on the Abbey Gate Marines: You’ve Earned the Utmost Respect of the Greatest Nation on the Planet

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PARNELL: “And what became clear very, very quickly was the acts that you performed at Abbey Gate were exactly what our highest awards exist to recognize. The awards being pinned on your chest today represent the unvarnished truth of your valor. They’re a permanent testament to the fact that when America asked for volunteers to step into a nightmare, you all went with zero hesitation. You’ve earned the utmost respect of the greatest nation on the face of the planet, and we hope that you wear these awards with pride.”