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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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Reserve Marine Capt. Justin Martell (front, left), the battalion judge advocate for 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, makes his way to the courthouse on a joint foot patrol Feb. 5, 2009. During his seven-month tour in Iraq, Martell helped to successfully coordinate efforts of Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces. In his civilian career Martell is an attorney with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel in Washington, D.C. The Marine Corps Reserve officers deployment opportunities for officers of all rank and occupational specialty.

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