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
Marines participate in live fire company attacks
Lance Cpl. Michael Spencer, team leader with Company B, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, and Lance Cpl. John Coleman, machine gunner with Bravo Company, shoot down range during the live fire company attacks during the Integrated Training Exercise 4-15 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 13, 2015. The exercise consisted of a series of combined shooting, fire maneuver, and movement in which Marines simulated an encounter and fire suppression against hostile enemies. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Ferro)