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
2/14 Marines integrate HIMARS with F-35Bs at WTI 1-18
Cpl. Joshua Hodges (left) and Lance Cpl. Peyton O’Neal (right), both artillery cannoneers with 3rd Platoon, Rocket Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, inspect their vehicle during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-18 at Landing Zone Bull Attack near Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Oct. 9, 2017. The Marines are participating in WTI 1-18 during their annual training to increase their proficiency with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and to build experience using HIMARS to fire Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rockets, advancing their combat effectiveness and readiness for future exercises and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/ Released)