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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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Brigadier Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing exchanges the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing’s guidon with Maj. Gen. John Croley, during a change of command ceremony. The official guidon exchange made McMillian commander of the wing. Croley is slated to become commander of Marine Forces South and deputy commander, Marine Forces Command.

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Dominic L. Young |  VIRIN: 100806-M-7474Y-055.jpg