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

 

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Train like we fight: Reserve Marines and Sailors take part in simulated training
Cpl. Kristophore K. Allison, motor transport operator with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, teaches a class on proper weapons handling and techniques to Navy personnel during Exercise Global Medic at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 19, 2016. Participants had the opportunity to cross train with other branches and other military occupational specialties to develop different skills throughout the course of the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/Released)

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