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
243rd Annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball
The oldest Marine present, retired Gunnery Sgt. Robert Allen, center, passes a slice of cake to the youngest Marine present, Lance Cpl. Ryan Fisher, left, an administrative specialist with G-1, 4th Marine Division, during the 243rd annual Marine Corps birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 16, 2018. The passing of the cake from the oldest to the youngest Marine symbolizes the passing of history and traditions to the next generation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)