Afghan and Iraqi allies who worked alongside U.S. troops have been persistently targeted with violence by militias like the Taliban and ISIS. As more U.S. soldiers withdraw from conflict zones like Afghanistan, these local partners are at even greater risk of being tortured, kidnapped and killed. For veterans like Steve Miska, “leave nobody behind,” is a sacred commitment that extends to the allies they forged unbreakable bonds with.
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