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

 

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In The Defense
Capt. Matthew Pierson with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines performs a mission brief during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Fort Knox, Kentucky, on June 20, 2021. The purpose of a MCCRE is to evaluate and grade a unit’s ability to complete missions and ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Stanfield)

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