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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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Cpl. James Aubin, a Cincinnati native, puts a tourniquet on Cpl. Mark Edwards, who was simulating being shot, while maneuvering through a military operations in urban terrain course May 24 at the 25 Area Combat Town, Camp Pendleton, Ca. 1st Platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment Marines practiced combat medical treatment in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

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