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

 

PHOTO GALLERY
Memorial Day Commemoration
Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams (left), a Medal of Honor recipient, and Dr. Nick Muller (right), president and chief executive officer of the WWII Museum, pay their respects during the Pledge of Allegiance at the Louisiana House of Representatives, in Baton Rouge, La., May 25, 2017. Muller and Williams were guests speakers for the Memorial Day Commemoration. The commemoration honors those who currently serve and have served in the military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Melany Vasquez / Released)