Brief
Afghanistan
The claims the writer was given for Afghanistan, in the order they were given.
1
Luis D. Elizondo III understood at the time of receiving his deployment orders to Karshi-Khanabad (K-2) that he was on his way to Afghanistan.
“I knew then I was on my way to Afghanistan.”
Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs 2024-08-19 ch17:22218-22249 testimony first hand
2
Burn pits were a common waste disposal practice at military sites in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations the US military had occupied, causing health issues for those exposed to the smoke.
“burn pits were a common disposal practice at military sites in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere the military had occupied. All kinds of waste were burned in the open air and created various health issues for those who had exposure to the smoke.”
Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs 2024-08-19 ch18:2043-2281 observation
3
Luis Elizondo served as the first-ever counterintelligence coordinating authority in Afghanistan.
“Even before the position had been created, I served as the first-ever counterintelligence coordinating authority in Afghanistan.”
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4
In late 2001, Lue Elizondo deployed to Afghanistan, leaving behind his wife and two small children.
“Day of deployment to Afghanistan in late 2001. Family members joined to say goodbye to their loved ones. The smiles hide the real pain of leaving my wife and two small children behind.”
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5
Task Force Dagger worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other United States organisations to locate terrorist cells operating in Afghanistan.
“As part of Task Force Dagger, the FBI was one of many US organizations we worked with to locate terrorist cells operating in the area.”
Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs 2024-08-19 ch37:1252-1381 administrative first hand
6
Luis Elizondo served in Afghanistan during his military and government career.
“later served his country throughout the world, including South Korea, Latin America, the Caribbean, Afghanistan, and other countries in the Middle East”
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7
James Mellon told Christopher Mellon, when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, that "the Soviets will never defeat these people."
“he replied immediately and without hesitation, “The Soviets will never defeat these people.””
Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs 2024-08-19 ch6:15868-15952 testimony second hand
8
Luis Elizondo had previously deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and South Korea in his career.
“In my previous jobs, I had been everywhere on the planet where the US engaged its enemies. Afghanistan. Iraq. Kuwait. South Korea.”
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9
Luis Elizondo completed three combat tours in Afghanistan and the Middle East.
“Later in my career, I did three combat tours in Afghanistan and the Middle East and went on to work all over the world with America's most elite special operations and intelligence units.”
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10
David Grusch had a combat tour of duty in Afghanistan supporting counter-illicit finance, drug, and arms-trafficking operations with Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
“with a combat tour of duty in Afghanistan supporting counter-illicit finance, drug, and arms-trafficking operations with Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and ISAF”
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11
David Grusch has had post-traumatic stress disorder from his service in Afghanistan.
“Yes, I've had PTSD from Afghanistan.”
David Grusch: The Whistleblower Who Told Congress We're Not Alone 2026-08-13 00:17:32.9-00:17:36.3 testimony first hand
12
David Grusch has been open about his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from Afghanistan.
“I know you've been, as you say, been very open about your PTSD and all from Afghanistan.”
David Grusch: The Whistleblower Who Told Congress We're Not Alone 2026-08-13 00:52:25.4-00:52:32.3 testimony second hand