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Operation Allies Welcome

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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
MWSS-473 runs FARP in Marathon, Florida, in wake of Hurricane Irma
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Karl S. McCants, sergeant major of 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Lance. Cpl. Sergio Hernandez, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, MARFORRES, at a forward arming and refueling point established by MWSS-473 in Marathon, Florida, Sept. 13, 2017. Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, 4th MAW, MARFORRES, delivered fuel, equipment, food and water to a FARP operated by Marines with MWSS-473 to provide support of search and rescue operations in wake of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)