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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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MV-22B Osprey on-off drills during UNITAS Amphibious 2015

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764, 4th Marine Air Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, lands to disembark partner nations onboard during UNITAS Amphibious 2015 at Ilha do Governador, Brazil, Nov. 17, 2015. This exercise demonstrates the commitment of partner nations to ensure their Marine Corps/Naval infantries are postured to provide ready and relevant forces to respond to emergencies anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. (Photo taken by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ricardo Davila/ Released)

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Photo by: Lcpl Ricardo Davila |  VIRIN: 151117-M-YF952-002.JPG