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 veterans who fought in the Vietnam War applaud the Freddy Gonzalez Elementary school choir after performing the song, “God Bless the U.S.A.,” during the Medal of Honor flag presentation ceremony at the school in Edinburg, Texas, Jan. 14, 2019. Dolia Gonzalez was presented the Medal of Honor flag on behalf of her son, Sgt. Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez, Jan. 14, 2019. Most of the veterans present knew Gonzalez personally and fought beside him in the Battle of Hue City. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)