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America Has Abandoned Me

A Note from an Afghan Interpreter Stuck Behind Enemy Lines

Dec 20, 2024
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An Afghan interpreter provides linguistic support (Sgt. Rebecca Linder)

I remember the day my world changed. I stood alongside U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, facing each challenge with resolve, translating in moments of tension and uncertainty. For years, I risked everything to support U.S. forces. Each morning, I woke uncertain if I’d see the sunset, but…

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