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  <description>We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines.
THE INTERVIEW
Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army.
SCUTTLEBUTT
Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net
Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays
'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.
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<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net</p>

<p>Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays</p>

<p>&#39;Disturbing&#39; Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms</p><p>Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/AkObbjK0g40">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="DVIDS - News - Former Iraqi interpreter reacts to plight of Afghans" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/406715/former-iraqi-interpreter-reacts-plight-afghans">DVIDS - News - Former Iraqi interpreter reacts to plight of Afghans</a></li><li><a title="Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net | The Seattle Times" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/norwegian-fishermen-accidentally-catch-u-s-sub-in-net/">Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net | The Seattle Times</a> &mdash; Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net</li><li><a title="Unfulfilled Promises: Thousands of U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis in Harm’s Way Due to Refugee Program Delays | International Refugee Assistance Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://refugeerights.org/news-resources/unfulfilled-promises-thousands-of-u-s-affiliated-iraqis-in-harms-way-due-to-refugee-program-delays">Unfulfilled Promises: Thousands of U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis in Harm’s Way Due to Refugee Program Delays | International Refugee Assistance Project</a> &mdash; Thousands of U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis in Harm’s Way Due to Refugee Program Delays</li><li><a title="&#39;Disturbing&#39; Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/11/15/disturbing-number-of-va-mental-health-appointment-cancellations-prompt-lawmakers-call-reforms.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms | Military.com</a> &mdash; 'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms</li><li><a title="Clear Path for Veterans | You Found Your Place" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.clearpath4vets.com/">Clear Path for Veterans | You Found Your Place</a></li><li><a title="TangoAlphaLima" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TangoAlphaLima/?rdt=47688">TangoAlphaLima</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines.</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net</p>

<p>Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays</p>

<p>&#39;Disturbing&#39; Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms</p><p>Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/AkObbjK0g40">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="DVIDS - News - Former Iraqi interpreter reacts to plight of Afghans" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/406715/former-iraqi-interpreter-reacts-plight-afghans">DVIDS - News - Former Iraqi interpreter reacts to plight of Afghans</a></li><li><a title="Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net | The Seattle Times" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/norwegian-fishermen-accidentally-catch-u-s-sub-in-net/">Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net | The Seattle Times</a> &mdash; Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net</li><li><a title="Unfulfilled Promises: Thousands of U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis in Harm’s Way Due to Refugee Program Delays | International Refugee Assistance Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://refugeerights.org/news-resources/unfulfilled-promises-thousands-of-u-s-affiliated-iraqis-in-harms-way-due-to-refugee-program-delays">Unfulfilled Promises: Thousands of U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis in Harm’s Way Due to Refugee Program Delays | International Refugee Assistance Project</a> &mdash; Thousands of U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis in Harm’s Way Due to Refugee Program Delays</li><li><a title="&#39;Disturbing&#39; Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/11/15/disturbing-number-of-va-mental-health-appointment-cancellations-prompt-lawmakers-call-reforms.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms | Military.com</a> &mdash; 'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms</li><li><a title="Clear Path for Veterans | You Found Your Place" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.clearpath4vets.com/">Clear Path for Veterans | You Found Your Place</a></li><li><a title="TangoAlphaLima" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TangoAlphaLima/?rdt=47688">TangoAlphaLima</a></li></ul>]]>
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