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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
U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian firefighters extinguish fires during Sentinel Edge 2019
A U.S. Marine aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, holds a door open while Marines extinguish a fire in a burning room during combined firefighting training at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 16, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. The Marine Reserve plays a critical component to the Marine Corps’ Total Force, and training such as SE19 helps ensure Reserve units combat effectiveness and proficiency for world-wide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)