Marines


Operation Allies Welcome

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Fort Pickett, Va.

ABOUT 

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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Marines and New Mexico Army National Guard work together at ITX 4-14
A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with Company C, 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, New Mexico Army National Guard, prepares to take off to conduct simulated medical evacuations with Marines during Integrated Training Exercise 4-14 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 13, 2014. ITX 4-14 is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise, which helps refine skills necessary to seamlessly integrate with active duty counterparts as well as operate as a complete MAGTF. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released)

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