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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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Relief and Appointment Ceremony

Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague (left), the sergeant major of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares to exchange the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. William J. Grigsby (middle) by command of Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (right), the commanding general, FHG, MFR, June 19, 2015 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Sprague was the first sergeant major selected for FHG in June 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brytani Musick)

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Photo by: Sgt. Brytani Musick |  VIRIN: 150619-M-OL895-007.JPG