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
242nd Marine Forces Reserve Birthday Ball
Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North presents Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (far right), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, a bell to symbolize the Reserve Force answering the call to mobilize at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest of honor at the 242nd Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve and spoke to attendees following a traditional ball ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)