Former Afghan Fighter Pilot Now Firefighting as Newcomers Join U.S. Workforce

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Former Afghan Fighter Pilot Now Firefighting as Newcomers Join U.S. Workforce
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A former Afghan air force fighter pilot is now flying planes to help fight wildfires in the Western U.S., after a harrowing escape through Kabul airport with his wife and three young children last year

Walmart, Pfizer and Amazon are among companies offering special benefits to hire some of the Afghans evacuated last summer

Samimullah Samim, an Afghan refugee, flying over a wildfire near Salmon, Idaho, to make a map of the fire for Bridger Aerospace.BOZEMAN, Mont.—Samimullah Samim flew his last mission for the Afghan air force a year ago, rescuing wounded soldiers from Helmand province as the country. He has returned to the skies in America, where he flies firefighting missions in Montana, Idaho and nearby states.

with his wife and three young children last year. He upgraded his qualifications here with the assistance of a network of American veterans, who helped him navigate the U.S. system and raise the $10,000 needed to cover the cost of training.

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