A U.S. Marine turned writer for CBS’ 'United States of Al' shares how the show’s staff was mobilized to help during the frantic evacuation of the country.
When I left the military after three tours in Iraq, I thought my last battle was over. But in August, as the Taliban took over Afghanistan, I went to war again, coordinating with fellow veterans to get Afghans out of their country.
Even though I was thousands of miles away from the Kabul airport — in the safety of my own home — I knew I could accomplish more with my phone than I ever could with a weapon in my hand.. Over the past month, my two worlds collided in a way I never anticipated. Our show is about the deep friendship between a U.S. Marine and his Afghan interpreter , who comes to Ohio to live with Riley and his family on a special immigrant visa .
We hoped to find humor in the truth that veterans and refugees, no matter their past circumstances, must buy cars, find jobs, organize kids’ birthday parties, and find happiness for themselves and their families.
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