First Afghan Allies Arrive on US Soil in “Operation Allies Refuge”
First Afghan Allies Arrive on U.S. Soil in “Operation Afghan Allies” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 30, 2021Contact: Timothy Young | tyoung@lirs.org | 443-257-6310 Washington D.C. – The…
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