article_snippet: Austin, who at the time was a U.S. Army civil affairs officer, saw Austin, who at the time was a U.S. Army civil affairs officer there.
article_snippet: Austin received hugs, smiles, and even a drawing of a heart from Abdul. '
article_snippet: Austin remembered Abdul as 'unwaveringly smiling and singing' in the Afghanistan hospital but Abdul had a surprise for Austin. '
article_snippet: To see Abdul walk was amazing,' Abdul walk said. '
article_snippet: To see Abdul smile again, and the joy that Abdul has.
article_snippet: Abdul spirit is so good.'
article_snippet: Now, Austin marveled, Austin not only spoke but has learned to skillfully paint with Austin prosthetic arm.