Task Force Argo Rescue Stories

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The Gate to Hope is open

James, a young boy, was separated from his family in the crowds outside of HKIA. His parents were unable to look for him and were evacuated, leaving their son behind. One fateful day, James’ father was given a contact for Task Force Argo.

M Emm 10/19/21 M Emm 10/19/21

Imran

When the air base Imran worked at was raided, all of his sensitive identifiable information was confiscated by the Taliban. Imran and his colleagues feared for their lives, facing an uncertain fate after several failed attempts to evacuate through HKIA.

M Emm 10/19/21 M Emm 10/19/21

Yousef

Yousef was an interpreter with the US Marines in Afghanistan before he moved to the US to attend medical school. Read about how Task Force Argo helped evacuate his wife and family who were stuck in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.

M Emm 10/11/21 M Emm 10/11/21

JM

JM, a Green Card Holder, went to Afghanistan in August to marry his wife when the Taliban’s takeover left the couple stranded.

M Emm 10/8/21 M Emm 10/8/21

Emran

“And now I thank God for every moment that I live without fear.”

M Emm 10/1/21 M Emm 10/1/21

A man of faith

Although difficult situations make things look impossible, God has taught me that “what is impossible with men is possible with God.” I always have this in my heart and mind.

M Emm 9/28/21 M Emm 9/28/21

Masood

While serving as a linguist for US Special Forces, Masood not only carried his own weight, but carried equipment for his fellow comrades earning him the nickname “Hero of Two Rifles.”

M Emm 9/28/21 M Emm 9/28/21

Ahmad

“I want to plan to plan our future life and serve the new community, the most important point was my daughters’ education, and I am hoping that they will one day serve as well.”

Read the rest of Ahmad’s story his own words.

M Emm 9/27/21 M Emm 9/27/21

Mahfooz

Mahfooz was a leader amongst his peers, working to improve Afghanistan.

M Emm 9/23/21 M Emm 9/23/21

Momina

Momina was one of the first to be rescued by Task Force Argo, serving as a proof of concept and paving the way for future evacuations out of Mazar-i-Sharif.

M Emm 9/23/21 M Emm 9/23/21

Mr. B

An engineer punished by Taliban for working with the US Government.

M Emm 9/23/21 M Emm 9/23/21

Sadiyah

Sadiyah and her family were in Afghanistan for a wedding when the Taliban took over leaving the Hazara American family trapped in Kabul.

M Emm 9/23/21 M Emm 9/23/21

The Twins

Trapped in Afghanistan - college-aged sisters unable to leave their homes without a male escort.

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Hazari

They first met while supporting Special Operations Forces in 2012. Nine years later, Ian finds safety for his "Afghan Soul Brotha.”

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Rahimi

“I’m in a very bad situation. I cry every day” - wives of US Legal Permanent Residents trapped in Afghanistan and abandoned outside of Hamid Karzai International Airport.