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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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Lt. Col Geoff Rollins (center) pins the new rank insignia of master sergeant on Thomas Carroll during a promotion ceremony here Nov. 1, 2008. Rollins was the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment commanding officer from 2008-2009. Marine Corps Reserve infantry battalions are usually commanded by a reserve lieutenant colonel who deploys with the unit when they mobilize.