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
Annual Marine Forces Reserve Christmas Party
Cpl. David Linnenkamp (left), trombone instrumentalist, Cpl. Michael Choi (right), trumpet instrumentalist, and Lance Cpl. Dallin Taylor (center), electric bass instrumentalist, all with Marine Corps Band New Orleans Jazz Combo, perform holiday songs for incoming guests at an annual Christmas party hosted by Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian’s, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Dec. 16, 2017. The event, hosted in the general’s quarters, allowed distinguished military guests, civilians and their families to enjoy a night of food and beverage to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Pompei / Released).