{"id":2033575,"date":"2023-09-15T15:45:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T19:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-to-interview-new-witnesses-from-deadly-kabul-airport-bombing\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T15:48:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T19:48:18","slug":"pentagon-to-interview-new-witnesses-from-deadly-kabul-airport-bombing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-to-interview-new-witnesses-from-deadly-kabul-airport-bombing\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon seeks new witnesses for Kabul airport bombing."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpentagon-to-interview-new-witnesses-from-deadly-kabul-airport-bombing%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2033575&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Department of Defense to Conduct New Interviews with Troops Who\u2063 Witnessed Afghanistan \u200cBombing<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of\u200c Defense is taking action to ensure that the voices of\u2063 United States troops\u2064 who witnessed the tragic bombing in Afghanistan are fully heard. In\u2064 an effort to gather new \u2062information and examine the facts thoroughly, the Department will conduct new interviews with service members who \u2062were present during the attack\u2063 that claimed the lives of 13 service members and numerous Afghan civilians.<\/p>\n<h3>Seeking the Truth<\/h3>\n<p>General Michael &#8220;Erik&#8221; Kurilla, the commander of U.S. Central Command, has directed Lt. Gen. Pat Frank to review public testimony from troops who have spoken out \u2064about \u2064the tragedy. Lt.\u200d Gen. Frank will be conducting \u2064these new interviews to ensure that all relevant information is considered and to determine if it would affect\u200d the results of the initial investigation.<\/p>\n<p>The initial investigation, conducted by ARCENT, had already identified the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-visits-wounded-warriors-at-walter-reed-hospital\/\" title=\"Biden Visits Wounded Warriors At Walter Reed Hospital\">wounded service members<\/a> who were not interviewed due to immediate medical evacuation. These individuals will now have the opportunity to share their personal accounts and provide any new information that may have been overlooked.<\/p>\n<h3>A Soldier&#8217;s Heartbreaking Account<\/h3>\n<p>One of the witnesses, Marine Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews, emotionally recounted the bombing during a hearing in front of\u200d the House\u200d Foreign Affairs Committee. He shared his \u200cbelief that he had identified a suspect who matched the intelligence\u2062 description of\u200b the \u200bwould-be bomber, but his commanding officer did\u200b not authorize engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Sgt. Vargas-Andrews expressed his frustration, stating, &#8220;Plain and simple,\u200c we were ignored. Our expertise was disregarded.\u200d No one was held accountable for\u200b our safety.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Expanding the Investigation<\/h3>\n<p>The decision to conduct new interviews comes after the Department of Defense informed the\u200d House \u2063Foreign Affairs Committee, which is currently investigating the withdrawal. Committee Chairman Michael McCaul expressed his \u2063satisfaction with the expansion of the investigation but criticized the delay, stating, &#8220;It should not have taken both the Gold Star families and Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews speaking to our committee to make\u2064 this happen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>General Kurilla has requested regular updates on the progress \u200cof\u200d the interviews, emphasizing the importance of thoroughness over \u2063speed. The families of the fallen troops have also voiced\u200b their frustration with the lack of accountability surrounding the \u2063circumstances \u2062that led to \u2064the bombing.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Defense is committed to\u200d uncovering the truth and ensuring that all\u200b voices are heard in order to provide closure \u200cand justice for those affected\u2063 by this tragic event.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In what ways does conducting these new interviews help in identifying \u2062shortcomings or systemic\u200b issues\u200d that may\u2063 have contributed\u200b to the Afghanistan bombing, and how\u2062 does it improve\u2063 safety measures \u2062and prevent future tragedies<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Hat all relevant information is gathered\u200b and\u200c analyzed. The goal is to seek the truth and gain a\u200d comprehensive understanding of the \u200dsequence of\u2063 events\u200d that led\u200d to this devastating incident.<\/p>\n<h3>Uncovering Critical Details<\/h3>\n<p>The \u2062decision to conduct new interviews with the troops who witnessed the Afghanistan bombing is driven by the Department of Defense&#8217;s commitment to transparency and accountability. It is essential to uncover any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-prosecutor-withheld-hunter-biden-probe-details-until-after-presidential-election\/\" title=\"Report: Prosecutor withheld Hunter Biden probe details until after presidential election\">critical details<\/a> that might have been missed or \u2063overlooked in \u2062previous investigations. By obtaining firsthand accounts from those who were present, a clearer picture can be painted, allowing \u200dfor a more accurate \u2063assessment of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>These interviews will provide an \u2063opportunity for \u2063the troops to share their experiences, thoughts, \u200dand observations without fear of retribution. It is crucial\u2064 to create an environment where they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-to-interview-new-witnesses-from-deadly-kabul-airport-bombing\/\" title=\"Pentagon seeks new witnesses for Kabul airport bombing.\">comfortable speaking openly<\/a> \u2062and honestly, as their accounts are integral to understanding the \u2062full scope of the incident. The Department of Defense is committed to protecting the identity and \u200bprivacy \u200bof\u2064 the\u2063 interviewees, ensuring they can provide their testimony without\u2062 any \u200cundue\u2064 pressure or \u200coutside influences.<\/p>\n<h3>Improving Safety \u2063and Preventing Future Tragedies<\/h3>\n<p>By conducting these new \u200cinterviews, the Department of \u2064Defense\u2064 aims to\u2063 identify any shortcomings, gaps in \u2063procedures, or systemic issues that might have \u2064contributed to the Afghanistan bombing. This process will aid in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/transplanted-lungs-potentially-spread-deadly-legionella-infection-to-organ-recipients-cdc-study\/\" title=\"CDC Study: Transplanted Lungs May Transmit Deadly Legionella Infection\">improving safety \u2063measures<\/a>, training protocols, and \u200boperational procedures to \u200cprevent\u2062 similar tragedies from occurring \u2063in the future.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200b is essential to \u200blearn from\u200c past mistakes\u200c and adapt to evolving circumstances. The Department of Defense recognizes \u2064the \u200bimportance of\u2062 continually\u200c evaluating and enhancing its \u200bpractices to ensure \u200dthe highest level of safety\u200d and security\u2062 for service members and civilians alike.<\/p>\n<h3>Supporting the \u200bTroops<\/h3>\n<p>Through\u200d this initiative, the Department of Defense reaffirms its unwavering\u200d commitment to supporting the troops and their\u2063 well-being. By actively \u2064listening to their \u200daccounts and\u2062 engaging in thorough investigations, it demonstrates a genuine concern for\u2062 their experiences and\u2062 seeks\u200b to provide the necessary support during difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064Department acknowledges the immense sacrifice and dedication of the U.S. \u200ctroops serving in \u200bAfghanistan and aims to honor their\u2062 commitment by pursuing truth, justice, and accountability. Their voices deserve to be heard, and by \u200dconducting new interviews, \u2062the Department of Defense aims \u2064to ensure \u2063their experiences are fully\u2064 understood and acknowledged.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The\u200c Department of Defense&#8217;s decision to conduct new interviews with the troops who \u2062witnessed the Afghanistan bombing is a critical\u2064 step towards obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the incident. By seeking the truth, \u200cuncovering\u200c critical details, improving safety, and supporting the troops, \u200bthe \u200dDepartment emphasizes its commitment to transparency, \u2062accountability, and their \u200dwell-being.<\/p>\n<p>Through \u2064these interviews, the Department of Defense strives to honor the memory of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-andrew-cuomo-calls-to-remember-essential-workers-on-memorial-day-weekend\/\" title=\"Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls to remember essential workers on Memorial Day weekend\">fallen service members<\/a>, prevent future\u200b tragedies, and ensure the highest \u2064level of safety and security for all involved in\u2063 military operations. The \u200dvoices of the troops who witnessed the bombing must be\u200c heard and valued\u200d to \u2063prevent such devastating\u200c incidents from occurring again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Defense will interview US troops who witnessed the Afghanistan bombing that killed 13 service members. Gen. Michael Kurilla, commander of US Central Command, has directed US Army Central (ARCENT) to conduct these interviews. This comes as the military&#8217;s two-decade presence in Afghanistan nears its end.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2033576,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2033575","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2033575","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2033575"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2033575\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2033576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2033575"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2033575"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2033575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}