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

 

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Maj. Byron W. Duke practices Marine Corps Martial Arts with Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Barroso during a gray belt class here Nov. 7, 2008. Duke, an F/18 Hornet fighter pilot by trade, has spent a total of 17 years on active and reserve duty in the Corps. He served as the infantry battalion's executive officer for their 2008 to 2009 deployment. Duke is a commerical airline pilot in his civilian career.

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