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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“Lone Star” battalion maintains readiness during annual training
FORT POLK, La. – Assaultmen with 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, fire M72 Light Anti-tank Weapons (LAWs) during a live-fire range here, June 3. Marines took part in numerous live-fire ranges, which culminated in a platoon-sized attack as a part of the unit’s annual training. The battalion’s assaultmen were responsible for breaching mock enemy obstacles and clearing the way for follow-on forces.