TMDS-Shawn VanDiver Afghan Evac

If you remember the Afghanistan withdraw, you will remember the disaster it was. The US left a wake in the middle east and veterans like Shawn VanDiver are committed to keeping their promise to the allies that helped our soldiers stay alive. Shawn is a Navy veteran and President of #AfghanEvac, heading the U.S. coalition safeguarding Afghan allies. The coalition’s “Battle Buddies” program stands out right now, as veterans mobilize to help those left stranded by the Trump administration’s new refugee restrictions. Just this month, a major Wall Street Journal story spotlighted Camp As Sayliyah, and Shawn’s work has been front and center in that global narrative.

Your show defends kids and elevates those who serve—we believe this is the perfect moment to discuss how veterans like Shawn step up where policy has stalled. From leading resettlement for nearly 200,000 Afghan allies to advising the White House and shaping local policies for veterans, Shawn brings heart and hard-won insight at the intersection of national security and moral responsibility.