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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An Airman uses an illuminated phoropter refracting instrument to check a patient’s vision at Ponce, Puerto Rico, April 27, 2019, during Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico. The purpose of the Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico is to provide dental, optometry and medical care to the community while performing joint military humanitarian operations. Marine Forces Reserve is participating in IRT Puerto Rico 2019 in order to maintain military readiness while strengthening alliances with partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)