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Operation Allies Welcome

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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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Marines with Company A., 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a helicopter borne assault via MV-22 and CH-53 platforms during platoon attacks as part of a Mission Rehearsal Exercise aboard U.S. Army Fort A.P. Hill, Va., April 6, 2018. Along with its combat engineer battalion, combat logistics battalion, assault amphibious vehicle and artillery attachments, 1st Battalion., 25th Marine Regiment, conducted a 10-drill MRX in preparation for Integrated Training Exercise 4-18. This MRX was a stepping stone in a force generation plan to ensure that once 1st Bn., 25th Marines, 1st Bn., 23rd Marines, and other ready bench units complete ITX 4-18, they will be ready to rapidly respond to a national security threat with maximum capability. (Courtesy photo provided by 1st Bn., 25th Marines)