Operation Allies Welcome

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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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Reserve Reconnaissance Marines showcase their skills

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Maj. Mark Lenzi, Inspector-Instructor Company C, Headquarters and Support Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, gets his parachute strapped and checked before a jump during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 16, 2016. The Reserve Marines practice jumping from the back of C-130s to meet their requirements and perfect their skills. The Marines looked each other over ensure all the jumps were safe and efficient by checking all the straps and cords were working efficiently for a safe launch of the parachute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

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Tags: MarForRes, Marines, CMC, 2016, RECON, NORTHERN STRIKE 16, MASSIVE, DEVAN, ALONZO, BARNETT, ANNUAL, Reserve, exercise, training, national guard

Photo by: Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett | VIRIN: 160815-M-QY382-666.JPG

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