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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Regional, Culture and Language Familiarization program expands to include Reserve component
The Regional, Culture and Language Familiarization program has been expanded, and is now mandatory for Reserve-component sergeants with a date of rank on or after May 1, 2013, officers commissioned on or after April 1, 2009 and warrant officers commissioned on or after Feb. 1, 2011. The program aims to prepare officers and non-commissioned officers to navigate the culturally-complex global operating environments in support of Marine Corps missions. (Courtesy photo)