Afghan Couple Recounts 25 Years of U.S. Conflict

An Afghan couple provided personal accounts to StoryCorps to mark the 25th anniversary of the United States invasion of Afghanistan. Their testimonies reflect on the long-term experiences of living through the initial military intervention and the subsequent departure of American forces.

The narratives detail the couple's life during the period of conflict and the eventual withdrawal of the Federal government of the United States from the region. These accounts serve as a reflection on the human impact of the two-and-a-half-decade military presence in the country.