The Taliban marked the third anniversary of their return to power with a grand military parade showcasing billions of dollars worth of U.S. military equipment left behind during the chaotic withdrawal by the Biden-Harris administration in August 2021. The withdrawal, which has been widely criticized as poorly executed, allowed the Taliban to seize advanced military hardware, including aircraft, vehicles, and weapons, significantly boosting their military capabilities. The parade, held at Bagram Air Base, featured U.S. helicopters, Humvees, and tanks, and has been seen as both a demonstration of power and a mockery of the United States' exit strategy. The withdrawal also resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and left Afghanistan in a state of extreme poverty and ongoing conflict. Former President Donald Trump and other critics have called it a major embarrassment and a psychological defeat for the U.S., with some suggesting it emboldened adversaries like Russia.