Last US Military Plane Departs From Afghanistan, Concluding America’s Longest War.<br />On Aug. 30, the Pentagon said the United States had completed its evacuation efforts in Afghanistan.<br />I’m here to announce the completion of our mission in Afghanistan. The last C-17 took off at 3:29 pm, Marine Corps General Kenneth McKenzie, via virtual briefing.<br />While the military evacuation is complete, the diplomatic mission to ensure additional U.S. citizens and eligible Afghans who want <br />to leave continues, Marine Corps General Kenneth McKenzie, via virtual briefing.<br />The departure effectively ended a 20-year war.<br />President Joe Biden has faced <br />harsh criticism due to the manor in which <br />America's troops were withdrawn.<br />but he has stood by his decision to get all U.S. troops out by the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11.<br />White House press secretary Jen Psaki <br />said President Biden will comment on <br />the end of the war in the coming days.<br />According to a State Department official, nearly<br />5,500 American citizens have been safely evacuated <br />since the Taliban seized control last month.<br />According to a State Department official, nearly<br />5,500 American citizens have been safely evacuated <br />since the Taliban seized control last month.<br />The official also said that some people who <br />identified themselves as Americans were either <br />undecided about leaving or did not want to go.<br />The official also said that some people who <br />identified themselves as Americans were either <br />undecided about leaving or did not want to go.<br />For anyone who still remains and wishes to leave, Psaki said the administration is committed to helping them, even beyond the Aug. 31 deadline.<br />Our commitment is enduring and our commitment does not waver even as we bring the men and women from our military home, Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, via statement
