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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Marine Forces Reserve Celebrates 241 Years of Service
Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve after a 3-mile motivational run here, Nov. 9, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday – the day that commemorates the beginning of the Marine Corps and is when all Marines reflect on their history and the special bond that they have with one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

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