After the September 11 attacks in 2001 , a mosque run by Afghan-Americans in New York City donated blood , held a vigil for those who died inside the World Trade Center ( WTC ) and funded a memorial for NYC fire fighters . Since late 2001 , after the start of America 's longest war , many Afghan-Americans have worked alongside the United States Armed Forces as interpreters , contractors and journalists . A number of them were wounded or killed while on duty inside Afghanistan
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Afghan Americans