Marines


Operation Allies Welcome

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Fort Pickett, Va.

ABOUT 

The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan

 

PHOTO GALLERY
Boots on the ground: Marines participate in Bicentennial Parade
Sgt. Maj. Eric Kuhns, battalion sergeant major for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, leads MARFORRES Marines through the streets of New Orleans during the Louisiana bicentennial military parade Nov. 10. The Marine contingent was comprised of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, four platoons of Marines as well as several vehicles and a colorguard. More than 150 Marines total participated in the event.