Afghan Women Trained For Combat In Secret By U.S. Army

The transcript discusses the secret combat training Afghan women received from US women before the 2013 ban lift. Despite risks, these women served in combat roles. With the Taliban's resurgence, they face increased vulnerability. Efforts to secure US visas for them are uncertain, while their government urges them to stay. Afghan female officers continue to face challenges, with some seeking refuge abroad.

What was the role of Major Christy Lamond in the US Army?

• She was a helicopter pilot.

• She was part of cultural support teams.

• She was a combat medic.

• She was a logistics officer.

What challenges do Afghan women in the military face with the Taliban's resurgence?

• Increased training opportunities

• Support from local communities

• Targeting by the Taliban

• Access to better equipment

Which ethnic groups do many Afghan women in the military belong to?

• Pashtuns and Tajiks

• Hazaras and Uzbeks

• Turkmens and Baloch

• Kyrgyz and Kazakhs

What is the main concern for Afghan women trying to leave the country?

• Inability to find jobs abroad

• Being perceived as abandoning their country

• Cultural differences in new countries

• Lack of support from the US

Who is Latifa Noblezada and what is her significance?

• First female general in Afghanistan

• First female helicopter pilot in Afghanistan

• First female combat medic in Afghanistan

• First female infantry officer in Afghanistan