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Operation Allies Welcome

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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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Taking it to the next level: Marines with SPMAGTF-SC continue to develop their skills

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Lance Cpl. Marcus X. Patino, a landing support specialist with the Logistics Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, practices welding during General Exercise 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 28, 2017. During the exercise, the Marines simulated construction of a schoolhouse in preparation for infrastructure improvement projects scheduled during their upcoming deployment to Central America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)