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‘God’s work’: US Rep. Gonzalez discusses role in daring rescue of Afghan allies
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points This involved saving members of the Afghan Special Mission Wing and their families. The situation unfolded during a withdrawal from Afghanistan.
A key role was played by U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in a rescue effort. This involved saving members of the Afghan Special Mission Wing and their families. The situation unfolded during a withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The rescue effort began with a connection to someone acquainted with Gonzalez. This person had a relative married to a commander who served with Afghan pilots. The commander had been part of a special operations team.
Further details about the rescue are available, including the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal and the people involved.
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