Many citizens of Afghanistan who served alongside U. S. soldiers left the country after the Taliban took over in 2021, to avoid being imprisoned or killed. Others tried to leave but couldn’t, or chose not to because they wanted to stay with family.
Seven women who were part of a special military unit did get out and resettled in Blacksburg.
Roxy Todd reports they’re now advocating for their family and colleagues who are still in Afghanistan.
Virginia Public Radio 