Firefly Friends Guided Me out of the Darkness of Formidable Loss
Reuniting with my friends felt like taking a deep breath of fresh air: exhilarating and good for my soul.
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ApplySadia Ali Heil is a special education advocate who served eight years on active duty in the Air Force. Heil earned a master’s in military operational art and science and a master’s in special education. A Tillman Scholar and 2022 War Horse Writing Fellow, she is a fierce proponent of inclusion for service members and individuals with disabilities.
Reuniting with my friends felt like taking a deep breath of fresh air: exhilarating and good for my soul.
During a trip to Arlington to honor Muslim veterans, an Air Force officer reflects on how her career of military service began as a Pakistani immigrant.