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A GI Bill for Afghan allies
This initiative would be critical to accelerating their integration and maximizing their ultimate contribution to their new country.
By Desaix Myers and Doug Livermore
Latest "Afghan interpreters" stories
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US soldier loses one Afghan translator; fights to save another
Their efforts started long before this month’s chaotic rush to evacuate Afghans after the Taliban’s swift takeover.
Turkey, slamming US, says it won’t shoulder new Afghan migration
Turkey says it does not have the capacity to shoulder another migration crisis.
Citing Taliban violence, US expands Afghan refugee program
The State Department said it is widening the scope of Afghans eligible for refugee status in United States.
Biden signs bill to fund National Guard Capitol security mission, Afghan visas
The bill reimburses the National Guard for the Capitol security mission and loosens some requirements on visas for Afghans who helped the U.S.
‘Welcome home’: Evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to US
Family members are accompanying the interpreters, translators and others on the flights out.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press