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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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Marine Forces Reserve Celebrates Lundi Gras 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo his wife Mrs. Amy Anderson during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Lt. Gen. Anderson celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and Rex organization emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

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