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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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Marine Air Ground Task Force 23 senior leaders visit Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 41
Col. Matthew F. Amidon (left), deputy group commander of Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Col. Steven J. White (left-center), commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Sgt. Maj. Ruben Anthony Esparza (right-center), sergeant major of 23rd Marines, 4th MarDiv, and Sgt. Maj. Dallas K. Neel (left), sergeant major of MAG-41, 4th MAW, pose by a U.S. Marine Corps C-12 for a group photo during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 in El Centro, California, on June 9, 2018. Marine Aircraft Group 41 is fulfilling the Air Combat Element role of ITX 4-18, providing essential support to Ground Combat Elements of Marine Air Ground Task Force 23. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)