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Geoff Ball
Major in the USMC and co-founder of the Connecting File. Commanded Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines during the evacuation at Kabul International Airport in 2021.
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Aug 26, 2025
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Ep 225: Geoff Ball on the Evacuation of Kabul
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Major Geoff Ball, a Marine Corps officer and co-founder of the Connecting File, shares gripping insights from the evacuation of Kabul in 2021. He recounts the chaos and courage of his troops during the desperate evacuation at Abbey Gate, where critical decisions were made under extreme pressure. Geoff discusses the intense camaraderie among Marines, the emotional toll of that mission, and reflects on the sacrifices made, including the profound personal impacts on those involved. His stories illuminate the complexities of leadership in crisis.
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