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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31st MEU | Fire for Effects during Talisman Sabre 25

U.S. Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to board a CH-53 Super Stallion during a tactical air control party operation as a part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Queensland, Australia, July 14, 2025. The bilateral TACP training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

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Tags: JTAC, Fire Support, tacp, Lethality, INDOPACIFIC, talismansabre25

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez | VIRIN: 250716-M-BN482-1421.JPG

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