EP-401 Zahraa’s Escape from Iraq to Freedom and the U.S. Army

In this episode, Zahraa shares her harrowing journey growing up in a strict village in Iraq, her decision to flee at 19, and a violent attack that led to an unexpected rescue by American soldiers at Baghdad International Airport. She explains how faith and chance carried her through, her arrival in the United States, learning English, pursuing engineering studies, and ultimately joining the U.S. Army where she rose through the ranks as an enlisted cavalry scout and now as an officer in flight school who found purpose serving others. Zahraa reflects on gratitude, the people who helped her, the losses that motivate her, and her commitment to inspire and protect other women and girls facing similar dangers. She is a proud American and also shares how fortunate Americans are to live in this country. _________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: Spotify: Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: Patreon Support: Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer:

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EP-401 Zahraa’s Escape from Iraq to Freedom and the U.S. Army is an episode from Mentors for Military Podcast by Mentors for Military.

This episode is 01:50:53 long.

This episode was published on Oct 28, 2025.

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