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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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Exercise Forest Rattler: Reserve Marines hone skills, give back to the community
Lance Cpl. John Steinke, a combat engineer with Engineer Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 23, Combat Logistics Regiment 4, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, jack hammers a portion of the ground in preparation for a new stairwell allowing better access to a storage facility during Exercise Forest Rattler in Bend, Ore., July 20, 2016. During the exercise Reserve Marines not only honed their skills as an engineering company but worked with the U.S. Forest Service to complete various projects to benefit the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/ Released)