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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Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball
Maj. Anthony K. Alejandre, adjutant, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the birthday message from Gen. John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the MARFORRES birthday ball at the Mercedes- Benz Superdome, Nov. 19, 2016. Each year, a ball is hosted to celebrate the birthday of the Corps and to remember Marines who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Since its establishment in 1775, the Marine Corps has fought and won our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

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