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
Forward Arming and Refueling Point Operations during Sentinel Edge 2019
A UH-1Y Venom pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, waits for his aircraft to be refueled during Forward Arming Refueling Point operations at Cold Lake Air Weapons Range, Alberta, Canada, June 18, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Exercises like SE19 ensure MARFORRES is a proficient force, ready for world-wide deployment at any given time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)