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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The youngest Marine in attendance Lance Cpl. Chad Gilbert, left, the oldest Marine in attendance Retired Staff Sergeant Mike Coon, center, and Col. Walker Field, chief of staff of Marine Forces Reserve, right, carry on the Marine Corps tradition at a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the 244th Marine Corps Birthday at Grace Episcopal Church, Saint Francisville, Louisiana Nov. 10, 2019. Retired Staff Sergeant Mike Coon is a member of the Marine Corps League Choctaw Detachment 778. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher England)