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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Marines and Airmen train together with a C-5 Super Galaxy
U.S. Airmen prepare to drop the loading dock of a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

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