This resolution commemorates the fifth anniversary of the U.S. military evacuation from Afghanistan in August 2021 and honors veterans who served during the Gulf War era, which spans from the 1990 Operation Desert Shield through more recent Middle East operations. The resolution recognizes the approximately 8.4 million living Gulf War era veterans, who represent roughly 43 percent of all living veterans today, making them the largest single group of living veterans. The measure specifically honors the 13 service members who were killed in a terrorist attack during the Afghanistan evacuation on August 26, 2021, and acknowledges the continued sacrifice of tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel currently stationed in the Middle East. As a resolution rather than legislation, this measure does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements, but instead expresses the House's formal recognition and commitment to honoring these veterans and their service. The resolution was introduced on August 27, 2026, and referred to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs for consideration.