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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Lance Cpl. Daniel Teriele, a finance technician with Mobilization Command, Marine Forces Reserve, feeds a soy biscuit to a giraffe after a day of volunteering by trimming grass, and clearing excess brush in animal exhibits. The four Marine volunteers were afforded the opportunity to feed the giraffes after they had successfully completed their other tasks. This was the first time Teriele had ever fed a giraffe.

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Lucas Vega |  VIRIN: 100713-M-3149V-088.jpg