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Troops evaluated for TBI following attack on Iraq base
Most of the rockets and ballistic missiles were shot down, but several impacted al-Asad airbase.
‘We need your help:’ A letter to President Joe Biden
I need your help to save my family as I risked everything to save many soldiers as I could during the War on Terror.
By Nasirullah "John" Safi
Army officer who reported prisoner abuses dies at age 42
Former Maj. Ian Fishback said Army superiors ignored his complaints.
Community gathers for veteran’s funeral, family not located
Army Spc. Michael J. Gilmer died in late October in the Fort Harrison Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s intensive care unit.
By Nolan Lister, Independent Record
How the family of an interpreter turned US Marine escaped Afghanistan
“It was entirely Marine-to-Marine-to-Marine connections,” that rescued the Essazay family.
By Philip Athey
Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 himself rescued
Aman Khalili was left behind as U.S. troops exited Afghanistan, but the "Human First Coalition" managed to fly he and his family to safety.
Excerpt: Afghan interpreter shares dangers, challenges of job, in ‘Get the Terp Up Here’
Nasirullah “John” Safi was born under Taliban regime. Later, he risked his life as a combat interpreter and cultural advisor for U.S. military and civilians.
By Nasirullah "John" Safi
‘Interpreters’ documentary spotlights plight of Afghans, Iraqis who risked everything to help U.S. troops
In the aftermath of the Taliban’s Afghanistan takeover, the dire situation encountered by interpreters has once more become a prevalent topic of conversation. But for how long?
By Jon Simkins
‘No one left behind’ means interpreters too
We must urge our elected leaders to dedicate resources to getting our interpreters and other allies to safety; if not to the U.S., then at least to a country where they will not be hunted down and slaughtered because of their support of our nation.
By Shauna "Doc" Springer
Informal group of troops, vets, working to help Afghans seeking refuge in US
Taliban control is raising alarms for Afghans and Americans in Kabul.
Living in fear of the Taliban: a letter from a former Afghan translator
An Afghan translator talks about being taken captive by the Taliban.
By Safar Ali Paiam