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luv2fly

(2,479 posts)
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 05:51 PM Aug 2021

First Afghan refugees arrive at Fort McCoy

Posted: August 22, 2021 4:01 PM
by Stephen Cohn

FORT MCCOY, Wis. — The first Afghan refuges have arrived at Fort McCoy, according to the Task Force McCoy Public Affairs Office.

In a news release around 3 p.m. Sunday, officials said the first special immigrant visa applicants, their families and other individuals at risk arrived at Fort McCoy from Afghanistan.

The release said Fort McCoy expects more arrivals throughout the day and in the coming days.

More at:

https://www.channel3000.com/afghan-refugees-have-started-arriving-at-fort-mccoy/

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First Afghan refugees arrive at Fort McCoy (Original Post) luv2fly Aug 2021 OP
That'll get Ron Johnson's knickers in a twist. Ocelot II Aug 2021 #1
K & R . . . Lovie777 Aug 2021 #2
I would go there to assist if i was near Tetrachloride Aug 2021 #3

Tetrachloride

(8,447 posts)
3. I would go there to assist if i was near
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 05:57 PM
Aug 2021

Frightened. Culture shock.

Lyme Disease ticks. Lone Star ticks. Poison ivy.

Comfort food.

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