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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Marines Conduct HIMARS Dry-Fire at AE25
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Villanueva, a field radio operator, with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine regiment, 4th Marine Division, connects a wire to radio systems during High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) training as part of ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25), at Cold Bay, Alaska, Aug. 17th, 2025. Specialized Arctic 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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