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

 

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Kelvin Garvanne, a government contracted instructor with Veteran Government services, speaks to Marines from 1st Platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment about the Afghan culture May 24, 2010 at the 25 Area Combat Town, Camp Pendleton, Ca. The Marines learned about the Afghan way of life and languages in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan later this year.

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