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Faced with this dire situation, the narrator and a group of roughly 120 veterans across the United States banded together. Instead of relying on official channels, which had largely failed, they created an informal, secretive network to shepherd their Afghan allies to safety. Using secure messaging apps like Signal, they coordinated efforts, providing real-time support and guidance.
This ad hoc group became a lifeline, each veteran managing their own contacts—commandos, special forces, and other at-risk individuals—while collaborating through digital "war rooms." Their goal was clear: get the stranded commandos out of Kabul and to safety.