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
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Marine Corps Sgt. Veronica J. Rios, right, an embarkation specialist with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, learns how to ice fish on the Kotzebue Sound from Puyuk Joule, a local member of the community during Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2018, Kotzebue, Alaksa, April 19, 2018. IRT Arctic Care 2018 is comprised of a joint and multi-national force providing medical, dental, optometry and veterinary care for underserved villages in the Maniilaq Service Area, April 16-24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)