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 Marine from 2nd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, walks toward the gate as his platoon leaves for a night patrol June 23, 2010 at Hilton Ranch, Nev., as part of the final exercise of Javelin Thrust 2010. Company I went on a security patrol after their base was hit by simulated mortar fire.

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