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

 

PHOTO GALLERY
A Welder, a Cannoneer, a Marine
Staff Sgt. Travis J. Zurick, field artillery chief with Battery D, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve participate in a meeting prior to a mission simulation during his unit annual training at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, June 12, 2017. Throughout the days, the Marines participated in multiple operations and evaluated qualification exercises to include; machine guns, grenades and rifle ranges, live fire and night convoy operations, battery movement in small arms ranges and artillery operations. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro)