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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Center Mass: Reserve Marines embrace marksmanship fundamentals at Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course
Maj. Gen. James S. Hartsell, Mobilization Assistant to Commander, United States Pacific Command and a distinguished pistol expert, addresses Reserve Marine students about the importance of marksmanship excellence at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 23, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.