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Operation Allies Welcome

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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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Bring forth the tanks, Ssang Yong 14
A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion ship is in route to transport a U.S. Marine M1A1 Abrams tank that belongs to Company C, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, for exercise Ssang Yong 2014 in Dogue, Republic of Korea April 3. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps' responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region.