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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

Realistic training in Indiana benefits Reserve Marines

Sgt. Kenny Wen, a satellite communications operator with 6th Communications Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares to give commands to the platoon during hand and arm signal training at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., June 10, 2016. The Marines were also refreshed on buddy rushes and patrol formations during the training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)