Marines


Operation Allies Welcome

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Fort Pickett, Va.

ABOUT 

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

 

PHOTO GALLERY
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Cdr. Dennis McKenna (left), briefs Maj. Gen. James L. Williams, the 4th Marine Division Commanding General, at aid station on Camp Upshur during Williams' March 10, 2008 visit to reserve annual training here. Reserve officers typically have a two to four week annual training (AT) with their units each year. Some ATs take place in Australia, Morocco and various countries in Africa and South America.