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National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe’s heartbroken family is “asking for prayers” as the hero fights for his life — three days after he was allegedly ambushed by an Afghan refugee.

“Just pray for my son,” Jason Wolfe, the 24-year-old’s father, told The Post Saturday.

Jason Wolfe, a deputy sheriff in Berkeley County, did not share any updates on Wolfe’s condition.


  24-year-old Andrew Wolfe is in critical condition after being shot this week in Washington, DC. US Attorney's Office/AFP via Getty Images 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe is in critical condition after being shot this week in Washington, DC. US Attorney's Office/AFP via Getty Images

  Rep. Riley Moore said Saturday, Nov. 29, that the family of Wolfe is “committed to service.”  Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images Rep. Riley Moore said Saturday, Nov. 29, that the family of Wolfe is “committed to service.”  Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

“The family is asking for prayers,” another relative, who did not share her name, said in a separate phone call.

While Wolfe’s family was tight-lipped about his condition, Rep. Riley Moore revealed the West Virginia native is “hanging on.”

“Andy is hanging on. And he is a fighter and his family has told me that time and time again, he is a fighter,” the West Virginia Republican told “FOX & Friends Weekend.”

“But above all what they want here is for everybody to continue to pray. I believe in the power of prayer and I can promise you his parents believe in the power of prayer… Please keep praying.”

Wolfe’s family and loved ones have remained by his side since he and fellow soldier Sarah Beckstrom were ambushed Wednesday near the Farragut West Metro Station in Northwest DC, Berkeley County Sheriff Rob Blair told The Post.

“They’re a wonderful family, they’re a very close family. They’re a family that has faith. They stick together and they’re sticking together on this,” said Blair, who has been at Wolfe’s hospital beside in recent days.


  National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died after the shooting on Wednesday, Nov. 26. US Attorney's Office/AFP via Getty Images National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died after the shooting on Wednesday, Nov. 26. US Attorney's Office/AFP via Getty Images

“There’s been such a groundswell of support from them. It’s just amazing, the people in the community that are supporting them and will continue to do that work. We just believe in complete recovery for Andy.”

The U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt has remained in what West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey called “very critical condition” and has undergone at least one surgery since Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly pounced on the young pair of heroes.

Beckstrom, who was struck in the head and chest, died Thanksgiving evening.

Both had been deployed to Washington in August as part of a massive surge in enforcement ordered by President Trump to crack down on crime.

Wolfe, originally of Martinsburg, W.Va., entered the service on Feb. 5, 2019, and was assigned to the Force Support Squadron, 167th Airlift Wing of the West Virginia Air National Guard, according to the New York Times.

According to Moore, Wolfe was inspired to join the National Guard as a way of following in his father’s footsteps — his dad works for the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.

“His father is a deputy sheriff in the county next to mine and Andy wanted to follow in that footsteps and serve his nation as a National Guardsman,” Moore said.


  The alleged gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, faces multiple charges, including one count of first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed. US Attorney's Office/AFP via Getty Images The alleged gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, faces multiple charges, including one count of first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed. US Attorney's Office/AFP via Getty Images

Morrisey issued a proclamation requesting that all West Virginians observe a statewide moment of silence or prayer on Friday to honor Wolfe and Beckstrom, as well as for flags to be flown at half-staff in recognition of Beckstrom’s death.

“These two West Virginia heroes were serving our country and protecting our nation’s capital when they were maliciously attacked,” Morrisey said.

“Their courage and commitment to duty represent the very best of our state.”

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Lakanwal, who was taken down by a third National Guard member who used a pocket knife against him while a fourth opened fire, is still in the hospital.

US officials are waiting for him to be released before they hand down a litany of charges against him, which US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro promised would include first-degree murder charges and a path to the death penalty.

His motive is not yet clear, but authorities are probing it as a targeted terrorist attack.


  A makeshift memorial of flowers and American flags stands outside the Farragut West Metro station on Nov. 28 in Washington, DC.  Getty Images A makeshift memorial of flowers and American flags stands outside the Farragut West Metro station on Nov. 28 in Washington, DC.  Getty Images

According to Pirro, Lakanwal drove across the country to carry out horror, leaving his home in Bellingham, Washington, which he shares with his wife and five children.

Lakanwal was a member of the Afghan Army stationed in Kandahar, where he supported US Special Forces in the region.

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