How veterans rescued 195,000 Afghans after Kabul fell – Tango Alpha Lima

For Navy veteran Shawn VanDiver, a 2021 call from Afghanistan sparked the creation of AfghanEvac, now one of the most successful refugee advocacy organizations. In this season premiere, VanDiver discusses his path from getting his GED to military service, his work with the Truman National Security Project, and how a single emergency became a mission supporting more than 195,000 Afghan refugees. He explains his community-first approach, why this work extends beyond Afghanistan, and concrete ways veterans can advocate for allies worldwide. Plus: Tango Alpha Lima hosts warn about predatory VA claim services, explore the Together We Served veteran network, and honor WWII veteran and Beetle Bailey cartoonist Mort Walker. CHAPTERS 01:05 - SitRep: Beware unaccredited VA claim services 06:35 - Interview with Shawn VanDiver 40:08 - Scuttlebutt: Together We Served 43:20 - Celebrity Who Served: Mort Walker 46:33 - Reddit Rabbit Hole: The Afghan evacuation's impact on women