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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

Corporal's Course and Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar Graduation

Corporals with Marine Forces Reserve stand for a round of applause at the end of the Corporal’s Course graduation at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 20, 2015. The Marines completed more than three weeks of classroom instruction and hands on training to improve their Marine Corps knowledge and leadership abilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gabrielle Quire)