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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Capt. Christopher A. Banweg, a Reserve Marine civil affairs officer with 4th Civil Affairs Group, teaches a local Afghan farmer how to operate a radio Dec. 10, 2009. Banweg, 31, was originally a financial management officer before joining the Marine Corps Reserve in 2004. In addition to entering a new career field, the reserves has also afforded Banweg the opportunity to shoot on the Marine Corps Reserve Rifle Team and serve as a combat marksmanship instructor. (Photo copyright, The Christian Science Monitor)

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