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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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United States Marine Corps 239th birthday

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve run three miles to celebrate the United States Marine Corps’ 239th birthday in New Orleans, La., Nov. 7, 2014. The Marine Corps was founded Nov. 10, 1775 at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa.

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Ian Ferro |  VIRIN: 141107-M-MJ863-007.JPG