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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Lance Cpl. Randy Freed, a Reserve Marine from Echo Company 2nd Bn., 25th Marines, takes up a security position with his M249 Squad Automatic Weapon on the edge of a dry ravine running through Range 400 here June 30, 2008. The Marines conducted the rehearsal in mid-day temperatures topping 110 degrees in preparation for the following day's live-fire exercise.