WHRO - Did You Or A Family Member Deploy To Afghanistan From Hampton Roads Since 9/11? WHRO Wants To Hear From You.
The thousands of U.S. military personnel serving in Afghanistan will leave over the next four months, with an exit date timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The 20 years have taken a significant toll on personnel stationed in Hampton Roads. According to a U.S. Fleet Forces spokesperson, more than 6,900 personnel serving in the region have deployed to support operations in Afghanistan since 2001. That doesn't include many units at sea that served in related missions nearby or personnel working on "off the books" missions....