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

 

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Unit Hike
Marines with Headquarters Battery, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participate in a three-mile hike at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Jan 13, 2013. The regiment hiked just over three miles around the base’s flight line as part of a training exercise to increase unit readiness. 14th Marines will support a variety of exercises and operations in 2013, including Exercise African Lion. African Lion is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored, Marine Forces Africa-led exercise designed to reinforce military cooperation between U.S. & Moroccan forces. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Chaverri/Released)

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