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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FHG commanding general gets promoted
Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (left), commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, repeats the oath of office to Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, during her promotion ceremony at Glenridge Middle School Sept. 5, 2014. Assisting Mills is Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague, sergeant major of FHG. Pratt was promoted in front of the students, teachers and fellow staff members of the school, where she was a guidance counselor prior to taking command.

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