Operation Allies Welcome

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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Marine of the Year for the Marine Corps Association and Foundation Ground Award

ARLINGTON, VA - Maj Rich Fisher, the executive officer of 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve; SSgt Alan Renkl, the Assistant Team Leader, 3rd Force Recon. Co.; Maj Gen. Paul Brier, the commanding general of 4th MarDiv; and GySgt Douglas Stott, Renkl’s Platoon Sergeant, pause for a photo at the 12th Annual Ground Awards dinner in Arlington, Virginia, May 14, 2015. Staff Sgt. Alan Renkl was named the Marine of the Year at the Marine Corps Association & Foundation Ground Award’s dinner. The dinner serves as the annual opportunity to recognize the professional achievements of the top performing Marine leaders in the ground combat community during 2014. (Photo Courtesy of 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company)

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Tags: 4th Marine Division, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Forces Reserve

Photo by: Photo Courtesy of 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company | VIRIN: 150514-M-OL895-001.JPG

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