The Afghanistan War, commonly referred to as the war in Afghanistan, began in 2001 as a response to the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001 in New York City. It ended in 2021 with the withdrawal of the United States and allied troops from Afghanistan.

MQ-1L Predator A on display in the Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles exhibition

The Afghanistan War, commonly referred to as the war in Afghanistan, began in 2001 as a response to the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001 in New York City. It ended in 2021 with the withdrawal of the United States and allied troops from Afghanistan.

MQ-1L Predator A on display in the Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles exhibition
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First-Responder Rescue Truck From 9/11 Goes on Display at the National Air and Space Museum Reflecting on September 11th, 20 Years Later The Predator, a Drone That Transformed Military Combat
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My Path: Afghan Refugee Inspires Kids With Her Solo Flight Around the World (Shaesta Waiz) Meet Shaesta Waiz. She's a young, female pilot who's making a solo trip around the world. Find out what inspires her and what advice she has for middle school students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av73h2LnbsM Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Afghanistan War, Aviation, Behind the scenes, General aviation, People, Technology and Engineering, Women

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