Operation Allies Welcome

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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4th Medical Battalion helps with COVID-19 response

NEW YORK – Lt. Cmdr. Brittany Mertz (left), and Lt. Kelly Mitzen (right), both physician assistants currently with Expeditionary Medical Facility Bethesda from 4th Medical Battalion, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, take a photo at Javits New York Medical Station in N.Y., April 12, 2020. The battalion, part of the Department of Defense COVID-19 response, coordinates closely with state, local, and public health authorities to ensure the well-being of their personnel and the local population. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, is providing military support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities in need. (Courtesy photo)

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Tags: department of defense, Navy, Coronavirus, HOMELANDDEFENSE, COVID19, KILLTHEVIRUS, WeHaveTheWatch

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