The Warrior Next Door Podcast

Azeez Alrifaie aka "Simon": Series 35, Episode 1 of 4 - Iraqi interpreter for the US Armed Forces, Operation Desert Freedom, the "Surge

January 22, 2024 Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo Season 4 Episode 170
Azeez Alrifaie aka "Simon": Series 35, Episode 1 of 4 - Iraqi interpreter for the US Armed Forces, Operation Desert Freedom, the "Surge
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Azeez Alrifaie aka "Simon": Series 35, Episode 1 of 4 - Iraqi interpreter for the US Armed Forces, Operation Desert Freedom, the "Surge
Jan 22, 2024 Season 4 Episode 170
Ryan Fairfield, Tony Lupo

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Azeez served as an Iraqi interpreter during Operation Iraqi Freedom during the "Surge" as sectarian strife erupted during the US occupation of Iraq after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and the Baath party.

In this episode, Azeez shares what it was like growing up in southern Iraq as the war with Iran ended and a new war with the US -led coalition began, and the impact it had on him and his family.


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Azeez served as an Iraqi interpreter during Operation Iraqi Freedom during the "Surge" as sectarian strife erupted during the US occupation of Iraq after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and the Baath party.

In this episode, Azeez shares what it was like growing up in southern Iraq as the war with Iran ended and a new war with the US -led coalition began, and the impact it had on him and his family.


Support the Show.