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
2/24 Brings Steel Rain
A Blackhawk with the U.S. Army, Company B, 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment (8-229 AV), 11th Aviation Command (Theater), flies by to pick up scout sniper Marines with 2/24, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, during a fire support coordination exercise in Camp Atterbury, Ind., April 14, 2016. The Reserve Marines coordinated with the U.S. Army and Air National Guard units to provide assault support to the Marines.

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Photo by: Sgt. Sara Graham |  VIRIN: 160415-M-MH863-919.JPG