Cradling an infant!

2026 - May - Special Posting on Motherly Feelings Under Military Uniform. "This image depicts U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee, who served on a Female Engagement Team during the Afghanistan withdrawal. Sgt. Gee was photographed cradling an infant shortly before she was tragically killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport on August 26, 2021. Her role involved helping to evacuate refugees and caring for Afghan women and children. At 23 years old, she was recognized for her commitment to helping others and her strength." "This image depicts Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, who was photographed cradling an infant in Afghanistan shortly before she was tragically killed during the Kabul airport attack in August 2021. Service and Mission: Sgt. Gee was a maintenance technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and volunteered to support evacuation efforts at the Hamid Karzai International Airport, specifically facilitating the evacuation of Afghan women and children. Final Days: She was one of 13 U.S. service members killed in the August 26, 2021, suicide bombing. Honoring Her Legacy: Following her death, Sgt. Gee was widely honored for her courage and commitment to helping others.