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
Marines reflect on past, ready for future
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at parade rest during the cake-cutting ceremony during a Marine Corps birthday ball celebration Nov. 15, 2014, at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey. The Marines cut the cake then passed a piece from the oldest to the youngest Marines present, symbolizing the passing of knowledge and tradition from oldest to youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)