Hegseth Honors Long Overdue Recognition for Three Survivors of Afghanistan Attack In a widely observed testament to his commitment to honoring American service members, Fox News host Pete Hegseth has upgraded medals for three Marines who survived a brutal attack in Afghanistan five years ago.
The October 29, 2018, incident left 13 service members dead and countless others with physical and emotional scars that still linger today.
The Heroes Behind the Medal Upgrades: A Look at the Survivors' Stories First Lieutenant Robert Gutierrez, Lance Corporal Lukas Kerns, and Lance Corporal Tyler Smith each have their own unique story of resilience in the face of unimaginable trauma.