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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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14th Marines train with one of Corps’ deadliest rocket systems

Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserves fire a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during their annual training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla., June 5, 2016. The surface to surface missile system can accurately engage targets over great distances. With high volumes of lethal rocket and missile fire, the HIMARS delivers precise strikes from over 40 miles away. The Reserve component has one of the two HIMARS detachments in the Marine Corps.

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Photo by: Cpl. Gabrielle Quire |  VIRIN: 160605-M-HX324-002.JPG