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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U.S. Marines Conducts Range Training

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Zilske, a platoon sergeant, with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, observes targets through binoculars during a range familiarization training as part of ARTIC EDGE 25 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 16th, 2025. Specialized Artic training generates valuable lessons learned for warfighters and enablers ensuring they can execute their assigned missions in any environment. AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Edward Spears | VIRIN: 250816-M-KH336-1083.JPG

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