Operation Allies Welcome

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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Lt. Gen. Carl Mundy III, commander of Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command and Marine Corps Forces Central Command, addresses the loved ones, community members and distinguished visitors who gather in the Mississippi Valley State University auditorium 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)

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Tags: Marine Aircraft Group 49, MarForRes, Marines, usmc, Greenwood, North Carolina, mississippi, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452, VMGR-452, Raiders, Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps, Marine Forces Reserve, Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch, Rucking Raiders, Rucking Raiders, Yanky 72

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch | VIRIN: 180714-M-BH832-067.JPG

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