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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

 

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A rifleman with 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment provides suppressing fire during a firing and maneuvering dry run.

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Photo by: Pfc. Nana Dannsaappiah |  VIRIN: 100526-M-6126D-002.jpg