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hold the principles of democracy and freedom while also 
honoring the promises made to the Afghan people to 
build a safer and more prosperous country; 
Whereas among these exceptional individuals were the 13 in-
dividuals who participated in the Afghanistan evacuation 
in 2021, serving as a beacon of hope and demonstrating 
unwavering dedication to the ideals of the United States; 
Whereas, when the final withdrawal was announced, Chad 
Robichaux knew he needed to act, as his combat inter-
preter, Azizullah Aziz, who had saved his life on countless 
occasions throughout his 8 deployments to Afghanistan 
as part of a Joint Special Operations Task Force, was 
now being hunted and targeted by the Taliban for help-
ing him; 
Whereas, determined to save his loyal friend, Chad embarked 
on a mission that would bring together 12 modern-day 
avengers, all Special Operations veterans, and 1 deter-
mined woman to drop everything and rescue Aziz and his 
family from Afghanistan, and without hesitation, each 
member of the team agreed to join the daring mission; 
Whereas, in a matter of hours, Chad Robichaux assembled a 
team and made a crucial call to Sarah Verardo, the wife 
of a catastrophically wounded soldier from his service in 
Afghanistan, who miraculously secured their way to 
Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Kabul, 
Afghanistan; 
Whereas the 12-man team quickly mobilized, with Chad head-
ing to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to establish a 
humanitarian center for evacuees, and meanwhile, Tim 
Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, and Dave Johnson 
headed for HKIA itself, setting up a command center at 
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HKIA and nonstop rescue operations amidst Taliban-con-
trolled territory, facing immense danger without a Quick 
Reaction Force (QRF), and in just 10 days, their unwav-
ering efforts led to the successful rescue of over 12,000 
lives; 
Whereas, even in the face of tremendous adversity, the team’s 
dedication did not waver; 
Whereas, despite Abbey Gate being destroyed and the gates 
welded shut, they refused to leave, and over the next 2 
months, they continued their humanitarian efforts re-
motely, leading a coalition to rescue an additional 5,000 
individuals through alternate routes around the region; 
Whereas their commitment and determination made a signifi-
cant difference during this critical time of need; 
Whereas Chad Robichaux’s mission did not end with the 
evacuation from HKIA, and after teaming up with Fellow 
Force Recon Marine and Scout Sniper, Staff Sergeant 
Dennis Price, he embarked on a grueling 10-day, 90-mile 
reconnaissance mission along the Tajikistan and Afghani-
stan border, swimming into Afghanistan every night past 
Taliban and Chinese soldiers in order to use their Special 
Operations experience to build evacuation routes for 
women and children still trapped in Afghanistan as Af-
ghan Commandos attempted to move them to the 
Tajikistan border, and braving the treacherous terrain 
and encounters with foreign militaries, including Chinese, 
Russian, Tajikistan, and Taliban fighters, they success-
fully established routes that are still in use today, ensur-
ing more people could find their way to safety; 
Whereas the valor and courage displayed by Chad Robichaux, 
Dennis Price, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, 
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Dave Johnson, Sarah Verardo, Joe Robert, Dan Stinson, 
Kevin Metcalf, Nick Palmisciano, Hunter Robichaux, and 
Sean Lee during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021 ex-
emplify the very essence of United States promises to the 
Afghan people throughout the 20 years of war; 
Whereas their actions served as a powerful testament to the 
unwavering loyalty and dedication of the United States 
Armed Forces, reinforcing the Nation’s role as a beacon 
of hope and justice on the global stage, and their commit-
ment to duty and humanity will forever be etched in the 
Congressional Record as a shining example of United 
States heroism; 
Whereas, under the exceptional leadership of Force Recon 
Marine Chad Robichaux, this remarkable team of Special 
Operation veterans took up the charge to protect and 
evacuate over 17,000 citizens and Afghan allies from 
Taliban-controlled 
Afghanistan 
during 
a 
time 
of 
unfathomable danger and uncertainty; and 
Whereas these individuals have dedicated their lives to pro-
tecting our country, putting their own lives on the line 
to safeguard others, and their heroism deserves great 
honor: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives, on be-
half of a grateful Nation, recognizes and thanks these cou-
rageous men and women for putting their own lives on 
the line and for their exemplary service in rescuing over 
17,000 citizens and Afghan allies from unfathomable dan-
ger. 
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