Get the Terp Up Here!: War as an Interpreter to U.S. Forces in Afghanistan

Name: Get the Terp Up Here!: War as an Interpreter to U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
Author: John Safi, Nasirullah
ISBN: 9798349225918

John Safi, Nasirullah

Language: English

Published by Nasirullah Safi, 2025

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Title: Get the Terp Up Here!: War as an Interpreter to U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
Author: John Safi, Nasirullah
Publisher: Nasirullah Safi
Publication year: 2025
Condition: New
Binding: Soft cover
Language: English
ISBN 13: 9798349225918

An account of the day-to-day life and combat experiences of an Afghan interpreter. Readers are introduced to the harsh reality and dangers that many of our Afghan partners face. John's journey from child into manhood is essential reading for those wishing to understand the dynamic culture and dangers facing US/Afghan interpreters. A vivid and introspective glimpse into the life of a combat-tested interpreter. Safi's story is hilarious, terrifying and sorrowing and he is a true voice of the Afghan war.

Pat Flanagan, U.S.Army

John at heart is a US Army grunt who risked everything to fight with American soldiers.

-Bing West, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Marine combat veteran and New York Times bestselling author

A wonderful account of exceptional service by one of the many great "terps" who were the unsung heroes of the post-9/11 wars. We could not have operated without these talented, selfless battlefield interpreters. They not only translated from the local language to English and vice versa, they also interpreted the context and situation on the ground for our young men and women on the frontlines of the fighting. What they did was truly invaluable, and this book conveys that very vividly.

General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan; former Director of the CIA; co-author of the "NY Times" bestselling book "Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine

There are one in a million encounters in life where you meet people that you know are going to change the world or someone's outlook in life. The American government and our allies owe him a debt of gratitude for the thousands of lives he has saved due to his experience and knowledge. Absolutely grateful for our friendship and family addition

- Command Sergeant Major Kevin Devine, U.S. Army

If you want to know why it is important the US government relocates as many Afghans who aided the US and Coalition Forces, read this book. Nasirullah "John" Safi embodies the thousands of Afghans who risked their lives to support the men and women who fought, negotiated, supported, built, and worked tirelessly for better way of life in Afghanistan after the Taliban. His personal commitment to a better life in America, leaving behind all that had meaning in his world, echoes the early 20th century immigrant experience. Our country needs future citizens like John to make our country, and his native land, better. As you read this book, approach it as if you are sitting on a colorful rug, surrounded and comforted by large pillows and drinking chai while you listen to John tell his story. He delivers his message the Afghan way, through a series of stories, just like history has been passed from generation to generation in Afghanistan. You can almost hear the words on the pages speak to you.

-Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Magennis, U.S. Army

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Nasirullah "John" Safi was born and raised in the war-torn country of Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. While many schools were closed at that time due to radicalism and extremism, he had a desire to always learn more from a very young age. He began a path to acquire an education no matter how hard the road was. He bounced back and forth between Madrassas (religious school) and homeschooling to fulfill the dream of becoming a medical doctor, a profession that Nasirullah Safi and his mother chose because she suffered from chronic illness, and he wanted to help her. Unfortunately, attending Madrassas wouldn't help him achieve his goals. In 2001, the U.S.-led coalition began the war on terror that not only changed his life for the better, it improved the lives of millions of Afghan men, women, and children as well. Nasirullah Safi joined the U.S. mission as an interpreter/translator and cultural advisor in his teens and served both Afghanistan and the United States for many years with dedication and enthusiasm. He worked for both U.S. military personnel and civilians working in other government agencies before he immigrated to the United States of America. Nasirullah John Safi graduated with degrees in Journalism and recently earned a Science degree from Chemeketa C College. Safi is a multilingual U.S. resident who lives in Oregon. His father was a history teacher, and his mother was preliterate; both worked on a small farm deep in the Hindu Kush mountains of eastern Afghanistan. Nasirullah John Safi became interested in writing after sharing his story as an interpreter with his American friends in Martha's Vineyard, MA. He has written numerous articles and conducted interviews with both national and international media. He has also been invited to various platforms, including universities, schools, colleges, and companies, to share his story and talk about trauma. He was invited to Duke University to speak about policy and what went wrong in Afghanistan. To learn more about his work and stay up to date, please visit his website: Learn more about Nasirullah John Safi, get signed copy of his books, exclusive offers, speaking events, and moreat https: //combatinterpreter.comIf you enjoy reading the second edition of "Get the Terp Up here!" grab my second one, "Indispensable," and third one "A Thousand Miles to Freedom: An Afghan Girl'sJourney from Afghanistan to Europe!" Follow me on social media to stay up to date, subscribe to my weekly newsletter and YouTube channel, and please consider leaving a review here or Goodreads review.

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