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Afghanistan evac operations: Airmen experiences

“I do my 12-hour shift at my traditional job as well as a 12-hour shift volunteering here, alternating between the two. I am happy to be here, honestly, seeing firsthand how much these people have lost and being able to help them. It opens your eyes. You get to see just how much there really is to lose. They are coming here trying to run away from all of it, and they ran away with so little. It does get me a little bit emotional. It's sad to see the position they are in. I’m grateful to be able to contribute by helping hand out supplies, helping with crowd control. Everything about this operation has made such an impact on me.” – Senior Airman John Smith 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 21, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Lee)
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Afghanistan evac operations: Airmen experiences

“My faith tells me to care, and that is why I am here every day because I care for these people and their situation. When you’re suddenly faced with scared, hungry people who just have the clothes on their back, it gives everything a whole new perspective. People came out of the woodwork to help in any way they can. People, here and stateside, have been pouring in to see how they support and how they can donate. This is just another example of how Americans come together in a crisis. It’s been a lot to process, but what’s kept me going is watching our Airmen. To see them give up their personal time, their money, their time off, even the clothes out of their closet because they want to help. Watching that there’s a reason why we’re the greatest Air Force in the world: it’s because of our Airmen.” – Chaplain (Capt.) Travis Ferguson, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 22, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Lee)
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Afghanistan evac operations: Airmen experiences

“It is so humbling. Four months ago when I arrived here, I never thought I would be doing this. We all have dedicated jobs, and my job is driving the evacuees from the processing center to the aircraft that will take them to their next destination. Being able to help everyone, seeing how it all operates and being a direct link, I really don’t know how else to describe it but humbling. We’ve been able to touch so many lives and been able to help so many people go on to bigger and better futures. We’re going on day six of 14-hour shifts, and it’s worth it. To be a part of any aspect of the operations has been very humbling for me. It really shows you what’s going on in the world.” – Senior Airman Bradley Scott Murphy, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 21, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Lee)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

A member from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing prepares to marshal a C-17 Globemaster lll as another C-17 taxis onto the flightline Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The DoD is committed to supporting the U.S. State Department in the departure of U.S. and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan, and to evacuate Afghan allies to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

A member from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing prepares to marshal a C-17 Globemaster lll Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The DoD is committed to supporting the U.S. State Department in the departure of U.S. and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan, and to evacuate Afghan allies to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

A C-17 Globemaster lll is parked on the flightline Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The DoD is committed to supporting the U.S. State Department in the departure of U.S. and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan, and to evacuate Afghan allies to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

A member from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing guides qualified evacuees debarking a C-17 Globemaster lll Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The DoD is committed to supporting the U.S. State Department in the departure of U.S. and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan, and to evacuate Afghan allies to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

Qualified evacuees debark a C-17 Globemaster lll Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The DoD is committed to supporting the U.S. State Department in the departure of U.S. and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan, and to evacuate Afghan allies to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

A member from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing guides qualified evacuees debarking a C-17 Globemaster lll Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The DoD is committed to supporting the U.S. State Department in the departure of U.S. and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan, and to evacuate Afghan allies to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

A C-17 Globemaster lll lands on the runway as qualified evacuees debark a C-17 Globemaster lll Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The DoD is committed to supporting the U.S. State Department in the departure of U.S. and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan, and to evacuate Afghan allies to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation efforts

Airman assist Afghanistan evacuees onto a shuttle, Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah D. Coger)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation efforts

U.S. service members distribute food to Afghanistan evacuees, Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah D. Coger)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation efforts

Airman assist Afghanistan evacuees onto a shuttle, Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah D. Coger)
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Service members wait outside of the Personnel Support for Contingency Operations area to inprocess immigrations Aug. 18, 2021, in Southwest Asia. The members arrived in support of Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Coger)
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An Airman from the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group provides medical care for Afghanistan evacuees at a hangar, Aug. 19, 2021. Afghan citizens were evacuated Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, onboard military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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Members from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing carry donations for Afghanistan evacuees into a hangar in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2021. Afghan citizens were evacuated Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, onboard military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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Service members board a bus prior to deploying to Afghanistan Aug. 19, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The service members deployed in support of Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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A service member waits on a bus prior to deploying to Afghanistan Aug. 19, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The service members deployed in support of Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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Service members in the CENTCOM area of responsibility prepare to board a bus prior to deploying to Afghanistan Aug. 19, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The service members deployed in support of the Afghanistan evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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Service members rest and wait at Personnel Support for Contingency Operations on their way to Afghanistan Aug. 18, 2021, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The service members are deploying in support of Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kylie Barrow)
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