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
Fire Support Coordination Exercise
A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, holds a 60mm light mortar missile during Fire Support Coordination Exercise, a training event during Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California on June 26th, 2017. ITX allows Reserve Marines to train in realistic environments under realistic conditions, ensuring Marines maintain the highest level of proficiency and readiness for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Imari J. Dubose/Released)