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
Ospreys to the Reserves
Helicopter pilot Lt. Col. Scott A. Craig, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), renders a final salute during a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. Craig relinquished command to Osprey pilot Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein before HMM-764 was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)