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
Relief and appointment ceremony
Col. Derrick R. Heyl, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to guests during Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2018. Heyl relinquished Rowan of his duties as sergeant major and appointed Sgt. Maj. Benny R. Benton as the new sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/ Released)