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The US Army shared an image taken with night-vision optics of the last US soldier to step aboard the final evacuation flight out of Kabul.
The troop pictured is Major General Chris Donahue, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division.
The Department of Defense tweeted the picture, writing: “The last American soldier to leave Afghanistan: Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, commanding general of the @82ndABNDiv, @18airbornecorps boards an @usairforce C-17 on August 30th, 2021, ending the U.S. mission in Kabul.”
As the flight took off, Taliban spokesman Qari Yusuf said: “The last US soldier has left Kabul airport and our country gained complete independence.”
However around 100 Americans were left behind, unable to leave on time.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said under 200 and possibly closer to 100 Americans, wanted to leave Afghanistan but were not able to get on the last flights.
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