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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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NFL’s “Salute to Service” campaign recognizes the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial

Service members from each military branch lead players of the San Francisco 49ers onto the field before the singing of the national anthem by Captain Skye Martins, public affairs officer for 12th Marine district. The National Football League’s “Salute to Service” highlighted the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial during the 49ers’ game against the New Orleans Saints, Nov. 6, 2016. Today, approximately 500 Reserve Marines are providing fully integrated operational support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders around the world. For more information on the history and heritage of Marine Forces Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

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Tags: 49ers, MarForRes, MFR, Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, CENTENNIAL, usmcr100, Marine Forces Reserve

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson | VIRIN: 161107-M-WQ182-015.JPG

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