Operation Allies Welcome

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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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Funeral of Retired Lt. Gen. Richard E. Carey

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Sok, an aviation ordnance chief, with Marine Aircraft Group-41 begins to fold the flag at the funeral of retired Lt. Gen. Richard E. Carey at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, May 5, 2025. Carey served 38 years in the Marine Corps, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam War. Near the end of his service, Carey led the efforts of Operation Frequent Wind, the final phase in evacuation of American Forces from Saigon City, Vietnam, marking the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. After his service, Carey continued to help serve his community in different ways, such as participating in the creation of a national monument honoring those who served in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and assisting in the construction of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)

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Tags: funeral, MARFORES, Celebration of life, Flag Folding, Marine Forces Reserve, the three volley

Photo by: Cpl. Isaiah Smith | VIRIN: 250505-M-VB811-1189.JPG

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