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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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Reserve Marine shines during Combined Awards Ceremony
Staff Sgt. Wyanika M. Christophe, a Reserve career planner from 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, stands after receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal during Commandant of the Marine Corps 2014 Combined Awards Ceremony in Quantico, Va., Jan. 29, 2015. Christophe received the award for being the Career Planner of the Year. The ceremony recognized superior recruiters, drill instructors, combat Instructors, Marine security guards, career planners and Semper Fit male and female athletes of the year. Career planners play a critical role in retaining high quality Marines, an issue that the Commandant highlighted in his recently released planning guidance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire/Released)