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Operation Allies Welcome

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Fort Pickett, Va.

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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

 

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A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, assembles his M16A4 service rifle at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)