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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Montford Point Marines receive Congressional Gold Medal
Montford Point Marines gather together for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to deceased Montford Point Marines Charles E. Allen and Lawrence Gabriel, July 16, 2014. Family members accepted the medals on behalf of the Marines, during the National Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention. Montford Point Marines as well as active duty and Reserve Marines will attend different seminars during the conference to help educate and redirect the efforts of the association.