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
U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules refuel Canadian aircraft in the air
A U.S. Marine Corps pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, flies a KC-130 Hercules during an aerial refueling training mission at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 17, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. MARFORRES squadrons participate in SE19 to both complete annual training requirements and to increase unit readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)