Marines


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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Vietnam veteran honored for his service
Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 25th Marine Regiment, listen as Daniel S. Baldwin, a Marine veteran who served in Vietnam, addresses the crowd during the award ceremony where he was presented the Navy Commendation Medal with a bronze “V” for valor at the State Capitol building Sept. 2, 2016. Baldwin spoke about how proud he was to be a part of the Marine Corps and that he was honored to have Marines of past and present be a part of this memorable day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

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