{"id":2079117,"date":"2023-10-25T14:32:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-lawmakers-seek-symbolic-honor-for-soldiers-killed-in-afghanistan\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T14:36:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:36:59","slug":"gop-lawmakers-seek-symbolic-honor-for-soldiers-killed-in-afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-lawmakers-seek-symbolic-honor-for-soldiers-killed-in-afghanistan\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP lawmakers want to honor fallen soldiers in Afghanistan symbolically."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fgop-lawmakers-seek-symbolic-honor-for-soldiers-killed-in-afghanistan%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=2079117&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 Biden \u200bAdministration&#8217;s Catastrophic Failure in Afghanistan<\/h2>\n<p>The Biden administration&#8217;s withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 will go down in\u200c history as one of the most disastrous failures in U.S. history. The true victims of \u2063this failure are the families of the 13 service members who lost their lives during the chaotic withdrawal.<\/p>\n<p>In response to \u200bthis tragedy, \u200bfive Republicans in the U.S. House of\u2063 Representatives have taken action. Led by Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida, they have formally requested posthumous promotions for 12 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>. One service member, U.S. \u2064Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak, has already \u200breceived a \u2062posthumous promotion.<\/p>\n<p>Reps. Mike McCaul of Texas, Cory Mills\u200c of Florida, Brian Mast of Florida, and \u200cDarrell \u2063Issa of California have joined Rep. Waltz in addressing a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and U.S. Secretary of \u200bthe Army Christine Wormuth. The letter describes \u200ba meeting with \u2063the families of the fallen service members, most of whom were U.S. Marines.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Honorary Promotion&#8221; for the \u2062Fallen Heroes<\/h3>\n<p>The GOP lawmakers were shocked to learn that the Marines and soldier \u200bhad not already been\u200d posthumously promoted. As a result,\u200d they have recommended &#8220;honorary promotion&#8221; for the following service members who were killed in the line\u2063 of duty:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza of Rio Bravo, Texas<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole \u200bL. Gee of Sacramento, California<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover of Salt Lake City<\/li>\n<li>Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss of Corryton, Tennessee<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez of Indio, California<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps\u2064 Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum of Jackson,\u2062 Wyoming<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola of Rancho Cucamonga, California<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui of \u2063Norco, California<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps Sgt. \u2063Johanny Rosario Pichardo of Lawrence, Massachusetts<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez of Logansport, \u200dIndiana<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz of\u200b St. Charles, Missouri<\/li>\n<li>Marine Corps Cpl. \u2062Daegan W. Page of Omaha, Nebraska<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While these promotions may be largely \u200dsymbolic, \u200dthey can have small impacts on survivors&#8217; benefits, according to the Air Force Times. It is crucial to prioritize \u200cthe well-being of the families affected by\u2063 this tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, under the current administration, we cannot expect much. The Biden administration is unlikely to \u200caddress their Afghanistan debacle or take meaningful action to prevent future casualties. President Joe \u2062Biden&#8217;s lack of empathy and accountability has been evident in his responses to other crises.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the challenges, credit must be given to the GOP lawmakers for their efforts to do the right thing. It is a small step, but it is\u200b a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">\n<h3>A Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Silicon Valley and the Big Tech tyrants have done everything they can to put\u200d The Western Journal out of \u2062business. Our faithful subscribers have \u200bkept us going.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve \u200bnever chosen to subscribe, let me be honest: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\">We \u2062need your help today<\/a>. I also \u200cwant to send you\u200b an autographed copy of\u2062 &#8220;Counterpunch,&#8221; which will give you \u200ca plan to fight back for our beloved country.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Subscribe right now<\/b><\/a>  \u2013 The Western Journal stands for truth in this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>Please stand with us by subscribing today.<\/p>\n<p>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\nFounder of \u200cThe Western Journal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gop-lawmakers-seek-symbolic-honor-soldiers-killed-afghanistan\/\">GOP \u200dLawmakers Seek Symbolic Honor \u200dfor Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan<\/a> appeared first \u200don <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In what ways can the government properly honor\u2064 and recognize those \u2062who\u2064 made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The letter states\u200d that these\u200c brave \u200cservicemen and women deserve\u2064 to be recognized for \u2064their ultimate sacrifice \u2062and dedication to their country. The request \u2062for posthumous promotions is \u2062a way to honor their memory and ensure that \u200ctheir \u2063dedication and service are\u200c acknowledged.<\/p>\n<p>The catastrophic failure of the Biden administration in Afghanistan\u2062 cannot be understated. From the hasty withdrawal that left thousands of Afghan allies stranded and \u200dvulnerable to the Taliban&#8217;s\u200c swift\u200d takeover, \u200dto \u200bthe tragic loss of American lives during the chaotic evacuation, this administration&#8217;s handling of the situation \u200chas been marked by incompetence and negligence.<\/p>\n<p>One of\u200b the consequences of this failure is the generational loss of \u2062military experience and expertise. The service\u200c members who\u2064 tragically lost their lives had been deployed to Afghanistan \u200das part of their commitment to \u200ddefending freedom and ensuring the safety of Americans and their allies. Their loss not only \u2063leaves a void in the lives of their loved ones, but also in the military community and the nation \u2063as a\u200c whole.<\/p>\n<p>The posthumous \u2062promotions \u2063requested by the Republicans in the \u200cU.S. \u2064House\u200c of\u200b Representatives are an important \u200bstep in recognizing the sacrifice and bravery of \u200cthese fallen \u2062heroes. It is fitting that their commitment to duty and their sacrifice be acknowledged with \u200cthe honor and respect of \u2064a higher rank, even if \u200cthey were unfortunately not alive to\u200c receive it themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, these posthumous promotions serve as a \u200dreminder of the human cost of the Biden administration&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/opinion-bidens-crippling-fear-of-the-taliban-red-line-is-a-green-light-for-our-enemes\/\" title=\"OPINION: Biden\u2019s Crippling Fear Of The Taliban \u2018Red Line\u2019 Is A Green Light For Our Enemes\">disastrous decision-making<\/a> in Afghanistan. The chaotic withdrawal and the subsequent loss of American \u200blives have exposed the administration&#8217;s lack of foresight, planning, and competency. It is a\u2064 failure that cannot be\u200b ignored or easily forgotten.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2064 is incumbent upon the government to properly honor \u2062and recognize those who made \u200cthe ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.\u2062 The posthumous \u2063promotions recommended\u200c by Rep. Mike Waltz and his colleagues are a small but significant way \u2063to\u2064 do\u2064 so. These fallen heroes deserve to be \u2062remembered as dedicated, brave, and selfless individuals who \u200cgave everything\u2062 for the ideals and values that the United States stands for.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200b the nation mourns the \u2063loss of these service members, it \u2064is crucial that\u2064 their sacrifice \u200cis not overshadowed\u2063 or diminished\u2063 by the failures of \u2064the Biden administration. \u200cTheir bravery and \u200cdedication should serve as a reminder of the \u2064importance of\u2064 competent leadership and careful decision-making in matters of national security.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration&#8217;s catastrophic failure\u200c in Afghanistan will have\u200c far-reaching consequences for national security, global \u200bperception of the United States, and the lives\u200b of\u200d those\u2064 directly impacted\u2063 by the hasty withdrawal. It is a\u200c failure that must\u200c be thoroughly examined, acknowledged, and learned from to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-lawmakers-seek-symbolic-honor-for-soldiers-killed-in-afghanistan\/\" title=\"GOP lawmakers want to honor fallen soldiers in Afghanistan symbolically.\">prevent\u2062 similar \u200ddevastating mistakes<\/a> in\u200d the future.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, the families of the fallen heroes \u2062and the American\u2064 people must come together to \u2063honor their\u2064 memory, support \u2063those who \u2063continue\u200d to serve,\u2064 and hold those responsible \u200bfor this catastrophic failure accountable. \u2062Only through a combination \u200bof remembrance, unity, and\u200d a commitment to learning from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/morgan-wallens-sister-slams-cancel-culture-following-brothers-deplatforming-over-n-word-video-taped-by-neighbor-no-room-for-forgiveness-and-growth\/\" title=\"Morgan Wallen\u2019s Sister Slams \u2018Cancel Culture\u2019 Following Brother\u2019s Deplatforming Over N-Word Video Taped By Neighbor: \u2018No Room For Forgiveness And Growth\u2019\">past mistakes<\/a> can we hope \u200cto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/travis-scott-says-he-was-unaware-of-deaths-until-after-show\/\" title=\"Travis Scott Says He Was Unaware of Deaths Until After Show\">prevent similar tragedies<\/a> in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Biden administration&#8217;s withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 is considered a major failure in U.S. history. The families of 13 service members killed during the withdrawal have been the hardest hit. 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