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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Service members and veterans conduct the raising of the Memorial Marker’s flags dedicated to honor the sacrifice of the fallen passengers and crew of Yanky 72, during the Memorial Ceremony, July 14, 2018. The Yanky 72 Memorial Ceremony was held to remember and honor the ultimate sacrifices made by the fallen Marines and Sailor of VMGR-452 and Marine Corps Special Operations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)