Marines


Operation Allies Welcome

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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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Swedish service members lead U.S. Marines through obstacle course
U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion climb out of a pool during a basic swimming ability test at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Aug. 27, 2024. The swim qualification covered basic swim skills, survival tactics and application of life vests and life rafts. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, are deployed for training in support of Exercise Archipelago Endeavor, an annual integrated, Swedish Armed Forces-led exercise that increases operational capabilities between U.S. Marines and Swedish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

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