VICENZA, Italy — Sgt. Allen Khosho loves to talk and in the U.S. Army, he found the perfect profession—human intelligence collector.
Incredibly, twenty-five years ago, Khosho barely spoke English.
Recently, as a part of the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade-Theater, Khosho joined fellow intelligence Soldiers to certify their skills during Lightning Focus 2024, the brigade’s annual exercise.
“I learned so much. It’s given me the chance to look at my weaknesses and strengths.” Khosho said. “I feel like it has prepared me for when I will go to the continent.”
Looking back, Khosho has come a long way to get to this point.
While stocking grocery store shelves in his homeland, Iraq, Khosho watched American TV...