Afghanistan, Aug. 26 -- Retired US Air Force pilot Alex Pelbath, who commanded the last Kabul evacuation flight, launched his congressional campaign in South Carolina, pledging loyalty to Trump and stricter immigration controls.

Alex Pelbath, the retired US Air Force pilot who commanded the last evacuation flight from Kabul in 2021, has announced his candidacy for the US Congress.

Pelbath launched his campaign on Monday, August 25, at an event in South Carolina, where he confirmed his run for the state's 1st Congressional District seat.

During his speech, Pelbath voiced strong support for President Donald Trump and pledged to fight illegal immigration. He also vowed to oppose what he described as "woke policies" in US schools and the mil...