by Aisha Yaqoob Nov. 11, 2014, 12:26 p.m.

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This Veterans Day, we’d like to honor the men & women who have served our country. Oftentimes, it is overlooked that our Muslim brothers and sisters are fighting alongside these brave soldiers. Below is a list of a handful of Muslim Veterans who are now Atlanta locals.

Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim

Branch of military:: Air Force, 349th Mortuary Affairs Services Unit
Years served:: 1999-2006
Service:: Providing services for soldiers, and processing remains of fallen soldiers

Abdur-Rahim was called to Delaware after 9/11 to help process remains from the Pentagon Crash. She worked alongside her fellow non-combat servicemen and women during of the Nation’s most crucial times.

“You have to show and have people understand that Islam is also a religion of peace and that there are Muslims that are dedicated to that peace.”

Abdul Wali Carter

Branch of military:: US Air Force
Years served:: 1976-1980
Service:: 1976-1977 George AFB, Victorville, Ca. In the 21st TFTS Tactical Fighter Training Squadron. 4F fighter squadron.; 1977-1979 Bitburg Air Base, Bitburg, Germany. 22nd TFS Tactical Fighter Squadron. F15 fighter squadron.; 1979-1980 Tinker AFB, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

"My time in the military allowed me the opportunity to travel to many countries. I met many people from different cultures. It made me who I am today. Allah allowed me to see the world and the people in it as one. Then he opened my eyes and Heart to Islam."

Adam Donaldson

Branch of military:: Army
Years served:: 2005-2010
Service:: 35M Human Intelligence (Interrogator)

Donaldson served multiple military intelligence units would occasionally work alongside special forces units.

Myles McDonald

Branch of military:: Navy
Years served:: 2011-present
Service:: Third Class Petty Officer, Hospital Corpsman; land navigation, weapons and field training

McDonald previously worked at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA where he did a rotation in Emergency Medicine.

Do you know any other local veterans?
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