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What happened at the end of the Afghanistan war?
October 7, 2001 – August 30, 2021
War in Afghanistan/Periods
What do you say to Afghanistan veterans right now?
“Let the veteran in your life know you’re here, let them know that you can’t imagine what they’re experiencing, and you’re here for whatever it is. Let them share or not share,” she said, noting that many veterans feel that only those who have been deployed can truly understand their emotions.
Why is the war in Afghanistan?
After the Taliban government refused to hand over terrorist leader Osama bin Laden in the wake of al-Qaeda’s September 11, 2001, attacks, the United States invaded Afghanistan. The Taliban leadership quickly lost control of the country and relocated to southern Afghanistan and across the border to Pakistan.
Why are so many veterans anxious about Afghan refugees coming to America?
Much of veterans’ anxiety is tied to the effort of getting out those who helped the United States at risk to their families’ lives, said Jeremy Butler, IAVA’s chief executive. The US State Department has said there are some 20,000 Afghans who have applied for a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) to be able to come to the United States.
How do veterans feel about the Vietnam War?
Credit… Many veterans feel betrayed that a war they poured so much effort into had still been lost. One commanding general after another told the nation that progress was being made, and that the effort was turning a corner. Cynical troops noted that so many corners were turned that they were either going in circles or had wandered into a maze.
Why do so many veterans feel betrayed by the military?
Many veterans feel betrayed that a war they poured so much effort into had still been lost. One commanding general after another told the nation that progress was being made, and that the effort was turning a corner. Cynical troops noted that so many corners were turned that they were either going in circles or had wandered into a maze.
How will Afghanistan images shape veterans’ view of 20 years of service?
The images coming out of Afghanistan are quickly building a narrative, he said, that is going to shape veterans’ views about the past 20 years. “That’s going to color the way veterans and service members think about the end of their service, the result of their service,” Porter said.