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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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Reserve Marines march in 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade

Marines with 4th Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, march with M-16 rifles in-hand during the 57th Inaugural Parade from the Capitol to the White House Jan. 21, 2013. For centuries, Marines have supported the inaugural events and this year, more than 2,100 service members from each of the five branches marched in the parade. The Inaugural Parade followed the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony of Pres. Barack Obama that took place on the Capitol steps.

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Photo by: Marvin Lynchard | VIRIN: 130121-D-FW737-016.JPG

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