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

 

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Faces of the Force: Staff Sgt. Austin Kings
Staff Sgt. Austin Kings (left), an intelligence specialist with Alpha Company, Intelligence Support Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Missouri Governor Eric Greitens (right) poses for a photo during an award ceremony at Jefferson City, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2017. Kings was awarded the Medal of Merit during the Missouri Public Safety Officers Recognition for demonstrating exceptional amount of bravery during a conflict with a gunman. (Courtesy photo)