Marines


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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African Lion
A truck full of Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment and Moroccan soldiers wait for a nearby demolition range to be completed during exercise African Lion, May 15, 2015. The Moroccan and U.S. forces had been training on weapons systems all day and were on their way back to the Moroccan camp to spend time bonding and learning about one another. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Gehmann)

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