You stood with U.S. troops in missions around the world as soldiers, translators, contractors, or aid workers. Now that America is your home, AAVS honors your courage and connects you to others who understand your journey. Together, we amplify your voice, preserve your story, and ensure that your sacrifice is seen as part of our shared defense of liberty.
Many who served shoulder to shoulder with U.S. troops overseas now walk the streets of America as citizens, neighbors, and workers. They are interpreters from Kabul, mechanics from Kandahar, embassy staff from Baghdad, and NATO soldiers from across Europe. They:
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Risked their lives alongside American service members.
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Provided logistical, cultural, or military support in volatile regions.
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Chose America as their home, often under threat to their own safety.
At AAVS, these brave individuals are seen, celebrated, and supported.