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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Activated Reserve Marines Conduct CBRN Response Training with U.S. Army during Korea Viper 25.4

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin Manciavelez, an infantry squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, commands fellow Marines during an assault of an underground tunnel with U.S. Army Soldiers with the 23rd Chemical Battalion during joint chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training during Korea Viper 25.4 at Camp Stanley, South Korea, May 20, 2025. Korea Viper is a recurring exercise series that demonstrates the Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps' ability to respond decisively in the region as a singular, unified force while strengthening relationships and trust between the two allies. Manciavelez is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

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Tags: CBRN, 4th Marines, Gas mask, WARFIGHTING, korea viper

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Tucker Mocan | VIRIN: 250520-M-RI657-1115.JPG

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