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Operation Allies Welcome

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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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Commandant of the Marine Corps' Award Ceremony
U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Lt. Gen Mark Faulkner, Chief Executive Officer of Marine Corps Association Foundation presents a gift to Gunnery Sgt. Monty V. Dupree Ayala, recruiter, USMC Recruiting Station 8th Marine Corps District Salt Lake City, Ut., at the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. The ceremony recognizes commands with the highest combined physical and combat fitness performance, as well as top recruiters, instructors, athletes, and career planners around the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)