Sadia Ali Heil, Author at The War Horse

About Sadia Ali Heil

Sadia 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.

Entries by Sadia Ali Heil

The Country We Loved Didn’t Love Us Back. Maybe This Time Would Be Different.

February 14, 2023 | Reflections

I remember being taken in by our neighbors, how they embraced my family and introduced us to football, fireworks, and the spirit of America.

Firefly Friends Guided Me out of the Darkness of Formidable Loss

August 17, 2022 | Reflections

Reuniting with my friends felt like taking a deep breath of fresh air: exhilarating and good for my soul.

Remembering the Service and Sacrifice of Muslim Veterans Among the Crescents and Stars of Arlington National Cemetery

June 2, 2021 | Reflections

During a trip to Arlington to honor Muslim veterans, an Air Force officer reflects on how her career of military service began the daughter of Pakistani immigrants..

About Sadia Ali Heil

Entries by Sadia Ali Heil

The Country We Loved Didn’t Love Us Back. Maybe This Time Would Be Different.

Firefly Friends Guided Me out of the Darkness of Formidable Loss

Remembering the Service and Sacrifice of Muslim Veterans Among the Crescents and Stars of Arlington National Cemetery

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