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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Grunt life: 2/24 Marines overcome distance to stay ready on ranges
Cpl. Timothy Zajac of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, advances on his target while firing at Camp Atterbury, Ind., Aug. 10. Part of their regular rifle qualification includes turning, aiming, moving and firing on a close-range target, reinforcing combat marksmanship techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

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