AdvertisementU.S. Is Starting To Evacuate Some Embassy Staff From Afghanistan With Military HelpUpdated August 12, 2021Vanessa RomofacebookEmailAfghan security personnel guard Kabul's Green Zone, which houses embassies, in May. An additional 3,000 U.S. troops are heading to Afghanistan to assist with evacuation efforts, according to the Pentagon. (AP)This article was originally published on August 12, 2021.