Around two dozen U.S.-trained former Afghan Air Force pilots are still trapped in Afghanistan and pleading for the U.S. government to evacuate them from the country, where they fear they face execution if found by the Taliban.
, where they will be processed for resettlement to the U.S.
U.S. military officers lobbying to help the pilots said they believe, while difficult, it should be possible to get the pilots onto evacuation flights if they are given the right priority. Hicks said that system has created a situation where Afghan military personnel, despite often being in more danger than some SIV evacuees, are still stuck behind, with no prospect of fast rescue.
Hicks and the pilots acknowledged that the U.S. government is facing a gargantuan challenge in getting people out. But he said he believes that since his organization is able to help vet the pilots -- and considering the urgent danger to them -- it makes sense to move faster on them.
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