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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Reserve Marines with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines Conduct a Live-fire HIMARS Training Event

A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launcher assigned to Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, loads onto a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, while conducting a loading and unloading training event during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-22 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 5, 2022. HIMARS Marines and Marine aircrew routinely train to conduct HIMARS rapid insertion missions, facilitating the expedient and efficient execution of the mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

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Tags: MarForRes, C-130, VMGR-152, HIMARS, c-17, 2nd Battalion 14th Marine Regiment

Photo by: Cpl. Brendan Mullin | VIRIN: 220405-M-JX780-1076.JPG

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