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

 

PHOTO GALLERY
49th annual Montford Point Marine Association Convention brings together original Marines, awards Congressional Gold Medals
Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, deputy commandant of Plans, Policies and Operations, addresses the audience at the 49th Annual Montford Point Marine Association Convention here, July 18, 2014. Bailey addressed chapter leaders, members and original Montford Point Marines on current operations, informing the audience of ongoing global Marine Corps missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)