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, and Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, Sergeant Major of Headquarters Battalion, lead Marines from Marine Forces Reserve through the streets here and greet members of the community during a 3-mile motivational formation run, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

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