SR 30 Summary

• Condemns President Biden's execution of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, characterizing it as the worst foreign policy mistake in modern history.

• Documents the 20-year conflict in Afghanistan resulting in 2,300 American service member deaths, including 26 from Arkansas, across Operation Enduring Freedom (2001-2014) and Operation Freedom's Sentinel (2014-2021).

• Details the Taliban's rapid takeover following U.S. troop withdrawal, including capture of Kabul on August 15, 2021, and collapse of the Afghan government.

• References the August 26, 2021, ISIS-K suicide bombing at Kabul airport that killed over 170 people, including 13 U.S. service members, marking one of the deadliest days for American forces in the past decade.

• Directs the Arkansas Senate to thank all U.S. service members for their service and sacrifice.