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 Corps Band New Orleans percussionists makes his way down St. Charles during a March 2 parade. Percussions play constantly during parades, even while the rest of the band is between songs. The band covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season, many stretching up to 6.5 miles long.

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Photo by: Cpl. Jad Sleiman |  VIRIN: 110302-M-0000H-004.jpg