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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRachel M: Americans eager to be part of Afghan rescue mission; Officials 'deluged' with help offers
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/americans-eager-to-be-part-of-afghan-rescue-mission-officials-deluged-with-help-offers-119318597898This is so great - a chance to really help our Afghan brothers & sisters and their families resettle & rebuild their lives here in the US. If you are in TX please check out here: https://www.rstx.org/
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Rachel M: Americans eager to be part of Afghan rescue mission; Officials 'deluged' with help offers (Original Post)
onetexan
Aug 2021
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Rhiannon12866
(252,134 posts)1. Here's the video for those who missed it:
Americans Eager To Be Part Of Afghan Rescue Mission - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby talks with Rachel Maddow about the outpouring of support from Americans for Afghan refugees arriving in the United States, citing the community around Ft. Bliss as an example. Aired on 08/23/2021.
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby talks with Rachel Maddow about the outpouring of support from Americans for Afghan refugees arriving in the United States, citing the community around Ft. Bliss as an example. Aired on 08/23/2021.
patricia92243
(12,974 posts)2. Notoriously, soldiers have not been able to find jobs when they
get home. With the labor shortage, hopefully this will not be the case this time.
onetexan
(13,913 posts)3. I know many companies today are focused on hiring vets
Though i agree it could be better.
