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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U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith Visits Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South
U.S. Marine Corps awards Master Sgt. Andres Moratalla, theater security cooperation operations chief with Marine Forces South, the Meritorious Service Medal by the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, July 17, 2025. Smith visited New Orleans to recognize the Marines and staff who dedicate their time and efforts to the MARFORRES and MARFORSOUTH missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus)

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