How do veterans feel about Afghanistan?

Afghanistan veterans number about 775 thousand, many with multiple tours of duty. They are angry about the withdrawal, 73\% feel betrayed, and 67\% feel humiliated. Seven in ten veterans believe that “American did not leave Afghanistan with honor,” and 57\% of all Americans agree.

How can veterans help Afghanistan?

Volunteer your service with community organizations that help the cause. Together we can support communities and build recovery systems to help the thousands of refugees that arrive to the United States from Afghanistan. Veterans are key to this support system and know how to mobilize efforts in the community.

Does the US still have troops in Afghanistan?

Now US officials are adamant that the American combat presence and the advise-and-assist mission inside Afghanistan will end within days. The US continues to maintain a long-standing helicopter presence at the airport, but virtually all fixed-wing fighter aircraft are now out of the country.

Does the US withdrawal mean the end of NATO’s mission in Afghanistan?

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the US withdrawal will not necessarily mean the end of NATO’s Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan, despite NATO’s decision in April to start and complete its own troop drawdown within a few months.

Why does the US want NATO to protect Afghanistan’s Kabul airport?

The US believes Turkey will want the umbrella of a NATO mission in order to continue their security presence at the airport. The airport has long been considered a vital element in Afghanistan’s security picture as it is the major point for international air traffic.

How many C-17s have been sent home from Afghanistan?

The military has already sent home about 900 C-17 air transport loads of material. Some 16,000 pieces of equipment will be disposed of by the Defense Department, most of which is not military-grade major equipment.