Taliban only the perimeter, that Air Force and other military would not make sure the taxiway and runway being used by a C-17 would be clear of ANYBODY?
That was not possible due to the runway being overrun by people. Rotary wing aircraft were used to attempt to disperse people from the taxi-ways and runway - see https://www.itemfix.com/v?t=onfi0g
Our brave troops are facing the danger and this administration is hiding.