Azeez Alrifaie aka "Simon": Series 35, Episode 2 of 4 - Iraqi interpreter for the US Armed Forces, Operation Desert Freedom, the "Surge"

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, you'll hear Azeez talk about the tragedy his family endured due to sectarian violence and this path to becoming an interpreter for the US Armed forces. Support the show