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
Combined Anti Armor Team
U.S. Marines with Combined Anti Armor Team, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare to conduct range 400 as apart of the 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 28th, 2017. ITX allows Reserve Marines to maintain familiarity with basic military requirements and offers them an opportunity to learn from the difficulties associated with operating in an austere environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Imari J. Dubose/Released)