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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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U.S. Marine Corps Leadership Visits Marines Training in Brazil for Exercise Formosa

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis Sanchez, Marine Forces Reserve chief of staff, meets with U.S. Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Base Expedicionaria de Fuzileiros Navais in Formosa, Brazil, during the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais’ (Brazilian Marine Corps’) annual Infantry Training Exercise Formosa. Exercise Formosa offers an ideal platform for the armed forces of multiple nations to enhance their interoperability, conduct joint military operations, and exchange invaluable insights on tactics and strategies. With the backdrop of an ever-changing global security landscape, the participation of the United States Marine Corps and militaries from multiple nations shows commitment to regional security and partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

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Tags: formosa, marforsouth, CFN, Promessa Duradoura, FORMOSA23

Photo by: Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel | VIRIN: 230821-M-KF902-001.JPG

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