Operation Allies Welcome

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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Faces of the Force: Sgt. Michael Kirby

Sgt. Michael Kirby, a radio chief with 3rd Platoon, Rocket Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, poses for a photo in front of a Humvee during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-18 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Oct. 12, 2017. WTI 1-18 is part of the Marines two week annual training course to advance their combat effectiveness and readiness for future deployment and exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/ Released)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez | VIRIN: 171012-M-BH832-011.JPG

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