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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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Military Appreciation Day at the New Orleans city council

Members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform at the New Orleans City Hall for the city council’s Military Appreciation Day, Dec. 11, 2014. The band played a medley of each service’s hymn to honor the service members attending the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Ian Leones |  VIRIN: 141211-M-KN381-030.JPG