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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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson observes Reserve Marines’ training for upcoming deployment

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, right, Duluth, Minnesota native, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks with Gunnery Sgt. Antione Parker, left, Houston, Texas native, logistics chief with H&S Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, during an adversarial force exercise at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 2, 2024. Anderson met with leadership to discuss the unit’s upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan, in support of the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program. MFR will support the UDP with the battalion by utilizing Total Force solutions to enhance readiness and ensure alignment with Marine Forces Reserve’s commitment to the Marine Corps’ strategic objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal | VIRIN: 241202-M-QJ964-1020.JPG

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