The article reflects on a visit to a museum exhibit showcasing the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, where the author recalls wearing Afghan uniforms as a symbol of unity with local forces during his service with U.S. Marine Corps Raiders. He expresses deep concern over the abandonment of over 1,600 vetted Afghan allies, now stranded overseas after the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. The withdrawal has not only broken promises but has also left individuals who fought alongside U.S. forces, including Afghans advocating for women's rights, in a perilous situation due to the Trump administration's suspension of the Refugee Admissions Program.
The withdrawal from Afghanistan has left over 1,600 Afghan allies stranded, their entry to the U.S. canceled—contradicting the promise made to them during service.
Those stranded are fully vetted former military allies and civil activists who supported U.S. military efforts, highlighting a moral obligation to aid them now.
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