Honoring the members of the Armed Forces who served in the war in Afghanistan.

Summary

Records findings about the United States' war in Afghanistan, noting its dates, the scale of U.S. deployments, combat deaths and wounded, and ongoing health impacts such as PTSD and traumatic brain injury. It recognizes the sacrifices of service members and their families and specifically cites the Abbey Gate terrorist attack that killed 13 service members during the 2021 evacuation. The measure is a statements-of-fact resolution: it documents events and consequences of the conflict and honors affected service members and families but does not create new programs, authorize spending, or change legal obligations.

• States the Afghanistan conflict lasted from October 7, 2001, to August 30, 2021.
• Records that over 800,000 U.S. service members deployed to Afghanistan.
• Documents 2,461 U.S. service member deaths and more than 20,000 wounded.
• Recognizes ongoing veteran health issues, including PTSD and traumatic brain injury.
• Acknowledges sacrifices by Gold Star families, spouses, children, and parents.
• Specifically cites the Abbey Gate terrorist attack on August 26, 2021, which killed 13 service members.
• Is a findings/commemorative resolution and does not authorize spending or change law.
• Primarily serves symbolic and historical purposes, adding to the formal record of the conflict.