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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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During a week-long antiterrorism force protection training course, students from various Marine Forces Reserve units assess physical security measures outside a Marine Corps Mobilization Command facility here. This Level II anti-terrorism certification training program was designed specifically for inspector-instructor staff members who are responsible for the security of small, often remote reserve sites geographically dispersed across the United States.