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U.S. Defense, State officials will meet with rescue groups to help evacuate Americans, Afghan allies

The Pentagon and State need to work more closely with veterans to help rescue American and Afghan allies, the founder of one rescue effort says.

By Howard Altman

17 months ago

This Afghan family fled Kabul. A Virginia military network gave them a new home

Ramin Sharifi, through the help of some American allies, is settling into his new home with his family.

By Sarah Sicard

18 months ago

Calls grow to evacuate Afghans to Guam as US troops leave

Despite unusual bipartisan support in Congress for evacuation of Afghan interpreters and others who helped the U.S., the administration hasn’t agreed to such a move.

20 months ago

‘They are absolutely going to kill us’ — Afghans who helped the US fear being left behind

Thousands who aided the U.S. and NATO war effort fear they will be left stranded, facing the prospect of Taliban reprisals.

21 months ago

Former interpreters laud court ruling to accelerate special visa decisions

The federal government now has 30 days to submit a plan to adjudicate long-delayed visa applications that have been pending for more than nine months.

By Dylan Gresik

3 years ago

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