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

 

PHOTO GALLERY
Remembering Senator Conrad Burns
Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, begin to fold the flag that draped the casket of Conrad Burns, former U.S. Senator, during the memorial service at MetraPark’s Rimrock Auto Arena, May 6, 2016. The ceremonial folding and presentation of the flag is a tribute to the veteran's family. Burns served in the Marine Corps from 1955-1957 and also served as a U.S. Senator from 1989- 2007. Marine Forces Reserve performed 91 percent of all funeral honors rendered by the Marine Corps in calendar year 2015 and continues to provide timely and professional support to veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

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