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Abdul Wasi Safi smiles after a news conference Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Houston.

Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi, once detained at border, wins asylum

It's almost a year since Wasi said he turned himself in to border patrol agents to declare asylum but was charged with entering the U.S. illegally.

By Allison P. Erickson

20 months ago

Abdul Wasi Safi talks about the dental treatments he received after a clinic appointment, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Houston.

Afghan soldier who helped the US weathers uncertainty in asylum bid

A former Afghan intelligence officer who fled the Taliban after sharing information with American soldiers is now in Texas, where his future is uncertain.

23 months ago

Afghan soldier sought asylum in U.S. and was arrested at Texas border

After risking his life to fight alongside U.S. troops and a harrowing journey to escape the Taliban only to be arrested at the Texas border.

By Allison P. Erickson

2 years ago

Army post in Virginia to host evacuated Afghan visa seekers

The Biden administration informed Congress that the Afghans will be housed at Fort Lee.

4 years ago

Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 50: Reflections with Duane and Shauna

The show's hosts reflect on the themes that emerged from their year-long podcast series about military suicide.

4 years ago

Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 49: Chris Jachimiec - Listener Response to STMSS Series

Chris Jachimiec is a recently retired member of the United States Air Force. In July 2017, he lost his brother, a Marine lance corporal, to suicide after a courageous battle with post traumatic stress.

4 years ago