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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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Memorial Day Commemoration

Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams, a Medal of Honor recipient, speaks at the Louisiana House of Representatives, in Baton Rouge, La., May 25, 2017. Williams was the keynote speaker at the Louisiana House of Representatives for the Memorial Day Commemoration. The commemoration honors all those who currently serve and have served in the military. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Melany Vasquez / Released)