The Families
One of our most cherished and important Afghan commanders was killed on 25 November 2001, alongside Mike Spann
This brave commander left behind a widow and several other family members. In 2021, after the Taliban takeover (and twenty years after the commander’s death!), the Taliban located his family and kidnapped, beat, and tortured one of its members and threatened others. The family’s home was also destroyed. We helped move this family inside Afghanistan several times and eventually to a neighboring country. The family members are currently processing for resettlement to the U.S.
We are now supporting 11 Afghan families headed by widows
These are among the most vulnerable and most needy. Much of our attention and effort goes to the families of our Afghan friends who were killed in action
We were proud to give hope and a better life to a generation of Afghans
These Afghans also sacrified much for the United States and us Americans. We forged a bond of trust that will never be broken.
A cavalry commander fought valiantly alongside us on horseback throughout the 2001 campaign
He risked his life, and was wounded, trying to locate CIA Team Alpha officer Mike Spann during the battle of Qala-i Jangi in 2001. The commander later became a senior officer in the Afghan forces and served until the end, in 2021. We supported his family and continue to do so. They were resettled in the U.S. in 2002; he is working full-time and his children are going to school.
The above are examples of the people we owe both gratitude and help.
All of our 35 Afghan families have lost much and sacrificed a great deal. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Badger Six will continue to fill the void and provide critical support.