Dear Supporters, My name is Kevin Kerr and I am reaching out to you to share the story of Mohammad Ahmadi, a man I was fortunate enough to serve with between 2017-2019. I am launching this LFEBridge campaign to support Mohammad's basic needs as he waits for critical US documents. About Mohammad: Mohammad, or Lieutenant Colonel Ahmadi as I knew him, was responsible for 600 Afghan Special Operations Forces during the time we served together. Our forces would serve side by side to engage and defeat enemies of the Afghan government. After the fall of that government in 2024, Mohammad was forced to flee the country to avoid Taliban retribution, in part because of his longstanding affiliation with US Special Forces. After two years on the run, he has made it to the United States and will begin the asylum process (a VICE article shared his path to the US). Although he is now on American soil, his journey is far from over. As the American courts decide if he will be allowed to pursue US citizenship, he must wait for documents like a Social Security number and a work permit. Without these documents, he cannot seek employment and we must find a way to support his basic needs until those documents are provided. How You Can Support: 1. Please consider donating to this LFEBridge campaign. The goal of this campaign is to receive $15,000 so that Mohammad can pay for housing for the next 6-9 months. We hope to receive his work permit no later than February 2024, at which point we can begin to improve his financial position. If we are fortunate enough to receive more than needed, the surplus will be used to care for his wife and three children, who currently rely on the charity of their local community. 2. If you're unable or uncomfortable donating money, we are also seeking any parties who may be willing to let him use a spare room in the Washington D.C. area. Unfortunately, his current housing situation has become untenable, but he must remain in the area to attend to his asylum proceedings. We anticipate geographical flexibility once he is granted a work permit. 3. If you are not able to participate in either of these categories, please consider sharing this story with those you think would be interested. Conclusion: I consider Mohammad an American. Not because of where he was born, but because of the care he showed US Soldiers and the principles he practiced as an officer. Be the leader you want to see, serve others before you serve yourself, and trust the US. Those principles have led him here, and I hope these next steps demonstrate they are principles worth preserving. Thank you for taking the time to read this story and consider your support. Sincerely, Kevin
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