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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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4TH AAB uses capabilities to assist Texas communities
Marines and Sailors with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve are support flood recovery operations throughout Texas during Hurricane Harvey, Sept. 1, 2017. With approximately 60 Marines and 10 Amphibious Assault Vehicles, the unit has successfully executed 3 civilian medical evacuations, 1-2 civilian rescues, searched 200 homes, and delivered supplies to 300 students stranded at a local university. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett)