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Marines


Operation Allies Welcome

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Fort Pickett, Va.

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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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Indiana Marine awarded the 2013 Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment

Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich stands with his family, friends and fellow Marines for the retiring of the colors during the Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment ceremony here, May 19, 2013. Haralovich was awarded the honor for keeping the memory of Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone alive. He said his accomplishments would have not been possible if it was not for the constant support his family has provided throughout his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan over the years. He is assigned to Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve.