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
Paddling Down a Dream
BAMYAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Pornovets, religious program specialist with Company A, 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan, Summer 2006. Pornovets served two tours to Afghanistan while serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy. (Courtesy photo)