>> it's the saddest day of my life right now. i just cannot imagine leaving, but unfortunately, it's time to go. >> gina aboui, an afghan american from virginia had moved back to afghanistan six years ago to teach. >> you left obviously the house. >> everything, everything. a small little suitcase with my laptop, and that's it. >> she was bringing out 25 members of her extended family. >> you were just looking up at the afghan flag. >> i don't know how much longer it's going to be there. but this is really sad. i don't know if i'll ever be back. i'm hoping, but i don't know if i'll ever be back. >> eventually, her c-17 arrived and maneuvered into position for boarding. for gina, it sunk in. this was it.