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
SPMAGTF-SC Engineer Marines participate in horizontal construction projects alongside Hondurans
A Honduran engineer operates a D6K Bulldozer during a partner nation construction project between Honduran service members and U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command at Puerto Castilla, Honduras, June 24, 2016. The Marines worked side by side with their Honduran counterparts on different construction and restoration projects, and shared knowledge and experience on techniques including maintenance and operation of heavy equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ian Ferro/Released)