Biden’s defense secretary says concerned about Afghan pilots in Tajikistan
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed concern on Wednesday about U.S.-Afghan pilots and other personnel being held in Tajikistan after fleeing there last month, during a hearing where a lawmaker complained of foot-dragging by U.S. diplomats. “We will get with State (Department officials) right away to see if we can move this forward. […]